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SUO 579

1955 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,303 mi
Last recorded9,303 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUO 579
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 9,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,079 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 9,074 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,212 miles

o/s track rod end cover missing

slight play in n/s/f idler arm

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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SUO 579 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SUO 579, 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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How do I check the history of SUO 579?

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What year was SUO 579 registered?

SUO 579 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 18 April 1955.

Is SUO 579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUO 579 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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