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Triumph TR2

Red · Petrol · 1955 · 1,991 cc

RLJ 333MOT history

RLJ 333 is a red petrol Triumph TR2 first used on 23 Apr 1955. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 11,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
11,986 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
22 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLJ 333
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
23 Apr 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLJ 333 was last recorded at 11,986 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2017: 1,924 miles, lower than 26,808 miles on 1 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,822 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
22 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 11,986 miles
  • 2023 – 11,822 miles
  • 2022 – 9,684 miles
  • 2021 – 8,356 miles
  • 2020 – 6,858 miles
  • 2019 – 5,907 miles
  • 2018 – 4,918 miles
  • 2017 – 1,938 miles
  • 2014 – 26,808 miles
  • 2013 – 26,636 miles
  • 2012 – 25,561 miles
  • 2011 – 23,975 miles
  • 2010 – 20,975 miles
  • 2009 – 19,114 miles
  • 2008 – 16,610 miles
  • 2007 – 13,650 miles
  • 2006 – 11,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,986 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm movement in splines (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,986 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    11,986 miles
    Test number
    626551668353
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm movement in splines (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass11,822 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    11,822 miles
    Test number
    214476582496
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass9,684 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    9,684 miles
    Test number
    703773184389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,356 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    8,356 miles
    Test number
    692848055784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass6,858 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    6,858 miles
    Test number
    956346347256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass5,907 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    5,907 miles
    Test number
    436325462560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass4,918 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    4,918 miles
    Test number
    291294377563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,938 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    1,938 miles
    Test number
    110707427056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail1,924 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,924 miles
    Test number
    194889081200
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    345621115462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238741406085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing spoke broken x1 (4.2.A.1b)

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    839492727175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,808 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    396794844271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,636 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    237487743210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,561 miles (+1,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    426724332221
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass23,975 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    219577631221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,975 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,975 miles
    Test number
    374789830472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,114 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    980014149280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,610 miles (+2,960)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,610 miles
    Test number
    703733248146
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F TRUNION SLIGHT PLAY
    • NoteO/S/F TRUNION SLIGHT PLAY

  20. Pass13,650 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,650 miles
    Test number
    613128727182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,575 miles
    Test number
    144163646195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RLJ 333

What vehicle is registration RLJ 333 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLJ 333 on a red petrol Triumph TR2 first used on 23 Apr 1955. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RLJ 333 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RLJ 333 expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RLJ 333?
The MOT on RLJ 333 expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RLJ 333 done?
RLJ 333 was recorded at 11,986 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 22 miles a year.
Has RLJ 333 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLJ 333 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on RLJ 333 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RLJ 333 find?
RLJ 333 passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear fluid leak, but not excessive hub area; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 1 more.

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