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23,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
ALL tyres 17 years old
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Underside of engine oily
Offside Rear under body corroded
No seat belts fitted
Steering wheel in poor condition
NO seat belts fitted
Steering wheel in poor condition
No seat belts fitted
Steering wheel in poor condition
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
Steering wheel deteriorated
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering wheel deteriorated
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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.
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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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