MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?
Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y279 WEW is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y279 WEW registered?
Y279 WEW is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y279 WEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y279 WEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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