2002 Triumph Legend 0.9L Petrol · LE51 CKC

The most recent DVSA examination on 8 April 2026 records a PASS with no advisories, and this clean pattern is consistent across every entry on file. Tests in 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 all returned passes with no recorded defects, and the single earliest entry from 2006 also shows a clean pass. The absence of any advisories or failure items at successive tests suggests that, where the vehicle has been presented for inspection, it has been maintained to a roadworthy standard. With eight consecutive passes over two decades and no deterioration in the trend, the recorded maintenance profile is best described as stable. The odometer reads 9,698 miles against a 2002 manufacture date, which equates to an average of roughly 404 miles per year over the lifetime of the vehicle. This is exceptionally low and indicates either very limited use or substantial periods of standing unaccompanied by annual MOT submissions. Notable gaps appear between the 2006 test and the 2019 test, and again between the 2022 and 2024 entries, suggesting the car was either off the road through SORN arrangements or used only sporadically. Such low annual mileage reduces wear on the engine, clutch, brakes, and drivetrain in the conventional sense, but it introduces a different set of risks associated with prolonged standing, including moisture accumulation in the oil, oxidation of brake components, and deterioration of rubber and polymer parts through age rather than use. Given the clean MOT record and the very low mileage, a prospective buyer should focus on age-related deterioration rather than wear-related defects. Tyres fitted some years ago can suffer sidewall perishing and cracking from UV exposure and ozone, even if the tread depth remains legal, so each tyre should be inspected closely for hairline cracks and the production date code on the sidewall checked. The 12 volt battery is likely to have suffered chronic undercharging due to short trips and long standing periods, so its resting voltage and state of health should be tested before purchase. Brake discs may show surface corrosion or even pitting, and the calipers may have begun to bind as the pistons seize in their bores from infrequent actuation, which can manifest as a dragging sensation, uneven braking, or pulling to one side on the first firm application. Similarly, the handbrake cables and mechanism should be checked for freedom of movement, as these rarely seize from wear but commonly from lack of use. Fluid servicing should be treated as time-critical rather than mileage-critical on a vehicle of this profile. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and the final drive or gearbox lubricant all degrade through oxidation and moisture absorption over calendar years, so confirmation of recent fluid changes through invoices or service stamps is essential. Coolant hoses, fuel lines, and rubber suspension bushes should be visually inspected for hardening, cracking, or perishing, and the exhaust system examined for internal corrosion and potential failure at joints given the age of the vehicle. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, check for brake shudder under firm pedal pressure, and ensure the engine reaches operating temperature promptly without excessive smoke from the exhaust, which would indicate oil passing through worn valve guides or seals consistent with long standing rather than high wear.