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4569 RW

1961 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,511 mi
Last recorded10,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4569 RW
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 10,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 10,495 miles

Front slight oil seepage from engine and transmission

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside by chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 10,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front slight oil seepage from engine and transmission

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside by chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 10,242 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 10,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 10,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 10,128 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 10,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 9,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 8,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,491 miles

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

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

near side rear brake drum has slight movement and requires attention

Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,706 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 4,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,292 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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4569 RW is a 1961 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 4569 RW, 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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4569 RW is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 18 July 1961.

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