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DSN 510

1954 Triumph TR2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSN 510
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,204 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,059 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,911 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,906 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,596 miles

Near side front steering idler slight play

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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DSN 510 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSN 510, 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 DSN 510 registered?

DSN 510 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 24 July 1954.

Is DSN 510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSN 510 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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