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304 BXD

1961 Alvis TD21

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,415 mi
Last recorded10,415 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration304 BXD
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 10,415 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 10,412 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 9,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured spacer between axle and leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,621 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 8,621 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing master cylinder linkage (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 5,227 miles

both centre exhaust mounts broken

Fail 9 Mar 2016 5,227 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both centre exhaust mounts broken

Fail 27 Oct 2015 5,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 4,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,211 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 2,211 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 2,081 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 2,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 1,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 531 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 528 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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304 BXD is a 1961 Alvis TD21 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1961 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 22,628 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 304 BXD, 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 65 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 304 BXD registered?

304 BXD is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 21 February 1961.

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