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4958 VW

1960 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

23,256 mi
Last recorded23,256 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1960 Alvis TD2137,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4958 VW
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 23,256 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 23,248 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 23,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,172 miles

ALL tyres 17 years old

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,805 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 22,796 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 22,724 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underside of engine oily

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,521 miles

Offside Rear under body corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,411 miles

No seat belts fitted

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2018 22,207 miles

NO seat belts fitted

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,923 miles

No seat belts fitted

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,688 miles

Condition & security of wiring throughout vehicle poor

Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Headlamp aim set to upper limit

No seatbelts fitted

Steering wheel poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,174 miles

Steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 21,166 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 20,465 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 20,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All rear shock bushes perished

Battery loose

Nearside centre body mount missing bolts

corrosion opn nearside front chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2007 17,572 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all exhaust mountings poor condition and isecure

all shock absorber bushes badly worn

both rear tyres worn out of shape

inner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition rear brake balance poor

n/s center body mounting bolts missing

various underbody corrosion various steering and suspension compon ents corroded various bushes worn

wipers poor front seats poor conditionlong footbrake travel fuel pies to carbs poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,223 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 17,223 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shock absorber bushes perished.

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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4958 VW is a 1960 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 4958 VW, 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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4958 VW is a 1960 Alvis TD21, first registered on 31 December 1960.

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