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271 XVG

1955 Triumph TR2

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,702 mi
Last recorded2,702 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271 XVG
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 2,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 2,675 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 2,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,021 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR2?

Based on 2,204 MOT tests across 346 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
brake recording little or no effort 28
brake binding 26
Braking system leaking 23
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271 XVG is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Triumph TR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,565 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 TR2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 271 XVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Triumph TR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 271 XVG?

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What year was 271 XVG registered?

271 XVG is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 12 July 1955.

Is 271 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271 XVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 271 XVG have outstanding finance?

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