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FSL 227

1960 Alvis TD21

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,882 mi
Last recorded12,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1960 Alvis TD2137,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 227
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,882 miles

Offside & nearside rear backing plates slightly damp

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,388 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear backplate leak

slight lift at steering wheel

steering box damp

Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear backplate leak

slight lift at steering wheel

steering box damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,857 miles

nearside and offside rear wheels slightly tight to turn

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,837 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight lift in steering column

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,372 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake master cylinder damp

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,126 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,703 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,573 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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FSL 227 is a 1960 Alvis TD21 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FSL 227, 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 FSL 227 registered?

FSL 227 is a 1960 Alvis TD21, first registered on 17 March 1960.

Is FSL 227 safe to buy?

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