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KBU 217

1954 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,732 mi
Last recorded18,732 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBU 217
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,732 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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KBU 217 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Triumph TR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 40,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBU 217, 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 72 years old, this Triumph TR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBU 217 registered?

KBU 217 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 4 June 1954.

Is KBU 217 safe to buy?

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