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YXK 470

1987 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,649 mi
Last recorded16,649 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXK 470
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,649 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,568 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded just above previous repair

Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,241 miles

PLAY / MOVEMENT STEERING BOX

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 18,240 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

PLAY / MOVEMENT STEERING BOX

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,675 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,374 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YXK 470 is a 1987 Triumph TR2 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXK 470, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YXK 470 registered?

YXK 470 is a 1987 Triumph TR2, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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