MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,842 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres starting to wear inner edge
knocking sound from steering box no play found
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Slight play in steering idler
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 spokes broken (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Alvis TD21?
Based on 1,874 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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278 OTB is a 1960 Alvis TD21 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1960 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 37,049 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 Alvis TD21 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 278 OTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alvis TD21 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 278 OTB registered?
278 OTB is a 1960 Alvis TD21, first registered on 11 May 1960.
Is 278 OTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for 278 OTB shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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