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KNV 2

1954 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,656 mi
Last recorded87,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 2
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured wheel spoke (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside + rubbers split (5.3.2 (b))

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

general underbody corrosion / front inner wings / all suspension components

rear hubs damp

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,916 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

play at both front wheels

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,425 miles

nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

oil around nearside rear backplate

some fluid around all shock absorbers

some movement in offside front hub

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,280 miles

lower bushes in nearside rear shock absorber are in poor condition

petrol leak rectified

some fluid around all shock absorbers

some movement in offside front hub

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,938 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 85,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KNV 2 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KNV 2, 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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KNV 2 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 25 May 1954.

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