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51 BYM

1961 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,550 mi
Last recorded22,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 BYM
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 22,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 22,283 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 22,271 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 16,870 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,863 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 14,859 miles

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.

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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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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51 BYM is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 26 May 1961.

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