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454 AYV

1996 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,050 mi
Last recorded14,050 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration454 AYV
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 14,042 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 13,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 13,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 13,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 13,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 7,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 7,193 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2011 7,193 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 3,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 2,555 miles

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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454 AYV is a 1996 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 454 AYV, 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 30 years old, this Alvis TD21 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 454 AYV registered?

454 AYV is a 1996 Alvis TD21, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is 454 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 454 AYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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