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RYK 753

1955 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,805 mi
Last recorded72,805 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 753
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,805 miles

Metallic noise, Nearside front wheel rotation?

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Worn to canvas (3.6.B.4d)

Metallic noise, Nearside front wheel rotation?

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,813 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 60,028 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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RYK 753 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in Red with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYK 753, 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 RYK 753 registered?

RYK 753 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 1 October 1955.

Is RYK 753 safe to buy?

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