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569 TTT

1961 Alvis TD21

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

19,551 mi
Last recorded19,551 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration569 TTT
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 19,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 19,546 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 19,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 18,934 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 18,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 18,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,626 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 18,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 18,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,006 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2013 16,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,954 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 15,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side rear exhaust attatched with wire

Slight exhaust blow on centre joint

Slight travel on foot brake

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 15,925 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,306 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,306 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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569 TTT is a 1961 Alvis TD21 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 569 TTT, 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 569 TTT registered?

569 TTT is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 19 January 1961.

Is 569 TTT safe to buy?

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