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PUV 999

1954 Triumph TR2

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,595 mi
Last recorded7,595 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUV 999
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 7,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 7,439 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 7,439 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,014 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 7,014 miles

Oil leak

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 5,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 5,721 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 5,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2009 5,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,844 miles

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

n/s idler arm slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,883 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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PUV 999 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUV 999, 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 PUV 999 registered?

PUV 999 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 5 November 1954.

Is PUV 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUV 999 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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