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DGR 470

1954 Triumph TR2

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,115 mi
Last recorded1,115 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGR 470
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 1,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 873 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14 miles

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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DGR 470 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Triumph TR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 40,182 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 DGR 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 72 years old, this Triumph TR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGR 470 registered?

DGR 470 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 25 March 1954.

Is DGR 470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGR 470 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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