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296 YPP

1962 Alvis TD21

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,389 mi
Last recorded29,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1962 Alvis TD2150,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 YPP
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,389 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 26,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,415 miles

Both front top suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 25,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,615 miles

OSF brake starting to bind.

OSR tyre perished.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 23,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR brake damp.

OSF brake starting to bind.

OSR tyre perished.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,923 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,504 miles

Both rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Both wiper blades smear slightly

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has slight play at pivot point

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 20,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Both wiper blades smear slightly

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has slight play at pivot point

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,425 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Both wipers smear slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside exhaust mount in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Both wipers smear slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside exhaust mount in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,220 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 18,220 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,524 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

n/s/wiper deterated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,032 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering knuckle

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,102 miles

handbrake travel high

major oil leaks

nearside indicator flashes faster than offside but still within spec.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 13,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel high

major oil leaks

nearside indicator flashes faster than offside but still within spec.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,097 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,497 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering wheel rim slight damage. †slight play steering wheel to colum. †wiper could clear screen better. †

How Reliable is the Alvis TD21?

Based on 1,874 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Stop lamp not working 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 27
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296 YPP is a 1962 Alvis TD21 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1962 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 50,780 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 296 YPP, 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 64 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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296 YPP is a 1962 Alvis TD21, first registered on 1 September 1962.

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