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Y279 WEW

2001 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,910 mi
Last recorded35,910 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 WEW
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,768 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,052 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,304 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 16,935 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 16,935 miles

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.

88.5%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
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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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