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553 AXB

1960 Alvis TD21

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,157 mi
Last recorded47,157 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Alvis TD2137,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 AXB
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,322 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,462 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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553 AXB is a 1960 Alvis TD21 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 553 AXB, 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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What year was 553 AXB registered?

553 AXB is a 1960 Alvis TD21, first registered on 14 May 1960.

Is 553 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 AXB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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