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RYF 547

1955 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,511 mi
Last recorded26,511 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 547
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,511 miles

slight wear at steering box

some steering rack gaiters split

wishbone bushes starting to split externally

Fail 19 May 2009 26,358 miles

FR

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering box

slight play in o/s and n/s front w/bearings

some gaiters split on steering rods

Pass 19 May 2009 26,358 miles

FR

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering box

slight play in o/s and n/s front w/bearings

some gaiters split on steering rods

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,716 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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RYF 547 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in Red 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 RYF 547, 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 RYF 547 registered?

RYF 547 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 8 September 1955.

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