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XVK 49

1956 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,637 mi
Last recorded18,637 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1956 Triumph TR227,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVK 49
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,229 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 18,180 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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XVK 49 is a 1956 Triumph TR2 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1956 Triumph TR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 27,842 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 XVK 49, 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 70 years old, this Triumph TR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVK 49 registered?

XVK 49 is a 1956 Triumph TR2, first registered on 12 January 1956.

Is XVK 49 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVK 49 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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