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XLV 967

1954 Triumph TR2

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,470 mi
Last recorded18,470 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1954 Triumph TR240,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLV 967
MakeTriumph
ModelTR2
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 18,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 18,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29 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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XLV 967 is a 1954 Triumph TR2 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XLV 967, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLV 967 registered?

XLV 967 is a 1954 Triumph TR2, first registered on 18 November 1954.

Is XLV 967 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLV 967 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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