Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Triumph Legend?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Triumph Legend?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Triumph Legend?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Triumph Legend?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Legend (1999)

412 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.4% first-time pass rate

1999 Triumph Legend

CarHunch analysed 412 real MOT records for the 1999 Triumph Legend. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 9.4% above UK average

89.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

14,608

typical mileage

9,482–22,350 middle half

15.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.59

avg MOT failures per car

over 14 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Triumph Legend

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Triumph Legend vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,482

low mileage

14,608

typical

22,350

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Triumph Legend vehicles fall between 9,482 and 22,350 miles.

1999 Triumph Legend — Still on the Road

188 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.59

Avg failures per vehicle

5.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Triumph Legend

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

51.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
50.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
22.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
19.6%

Drive chain slightly loose
17.4%

Exhaust noisy
16.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
15.1%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
13.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Triumph Legend:

1998 2000 2001