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LKU 888

1955 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKU 888
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 15,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 99,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 94,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 92,208 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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LKU 888 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LKU 888, 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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What year was LKU 888 registered?

LKU 888 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 21 April 1955.

Is LKU 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKU 888 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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