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SAO 538

1956 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR227,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 538
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s outer & inner sills in poor condition.

slight play in steering box bottom bearing.

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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SAO 538 is a 1956 Triumph TR2 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 27,842 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 SAO 538, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAO 538 registered?

SAO 538 is a 1956 Triumph TR2, first registered on 11 May 1956.

Is SAO 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 538 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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