MOT Status
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22,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
heavy underseal on various chassis parts
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Alvis TD21?
Based on 1,874 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.
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51 BYM 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 75%.
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 51 BYM, 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 51 BYM registered?
51 BYM is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 26 May 1961.
Is 51 BYM safe to buy?
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