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MAW 542

1955 Triumph TR2

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,496 mi
Last recorded6,496 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1955 Triumph TR225,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAW 542
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2013 6,496 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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MAW 542 is a 1955 Triumph TR2 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAW 542, 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 MAW 542 registered?

MAW 542 is a 1955 Triumph TR2, first registered on 21 April 1955.

Is MAW 542 safe to buy?

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