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SOF 206

1955 Triumph TR2

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,210 mi
Last recorded44,210 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOF 206
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,660 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 42,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rec bottom radiator hoze leaking

Rec fluid leak n/s/r wheel

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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SOF 206 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOF 206, 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 SOF 206 registered?

SOF 206 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 1 February 1955.

Is SOF 206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOF 206 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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