1955 Triumph TR2 2.0L Petrol · 140 UXD
1955 Triumph TR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 1955. Recorded mileage 75,307 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TR2
- Year / Origin
- 1955
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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140 UXD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2022
- 75,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
140 UXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Triumph Tr2 (140 UXD) between March 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
140 UXD Mileage History
- 24/03/200674,774 mi
- 28/03/200674,774 mi
- 17/04/200774,934 mi+160 mi
- 18/04/200774,934 mi
- 01/07/200874,996 mi+62 mi
- 02/07/200874,996 mi
- 17/08/200975,084 mi+88 mi
- 13/08/201075,201 mi+117 mi
- 19/08/201175,208 mi+7 mi
- 23/08/201175,211 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/201275,234 mi+23 mi
- 19/08/201375,276 mi+42 mi
- 22/08/201375,276 mi
- 16/03/202275,297 mi+21 mi
- 22/03/202275,307 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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