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RYY 277

1955 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,982 mi
Last recorded9,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 277
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,982 miles

no passengers seat fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 9,973 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,103 miles

no passengers seat fitted.

steering system has slight freeplay detected at steering wheel.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,624 miles

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

no passenger seat fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,111 miles

no passenger seat fitted.

o/s rear wheelarch fouls tyre but only on suspension movement.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 8,111 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no passenger seat fitted.

o/s rear wheelarch fouls tyre but only on suspension movement.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,244 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre outer edges may be fouling bodywork.[are not fouling bodywork at time of test]

Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,615 miles

brake pedal travel becoming long

slight play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Pass 19 Jan 2008 5,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 4,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 4,768 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 4,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RYY 277 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RYY 277, 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 RYY 277 registered?

RYY 277 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 15 November 1955.

Is RYY 277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 277 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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