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LSU 183

1962 Alvis TD21

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,924 mi
Last recorded24,924 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1962 Alvis TD2150,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 183
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1962
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,924 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 24,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,007 miles

All brake discs have surface rust.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 24,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake discs have surface rust.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,618 miles

engine running rich

Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,597 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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LSU 183 is a 1962 Alvis TD21 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 50,780 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 LSU 183, 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 64 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LSU 183?

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What year was LSU 183 registered?

LSU 183 is a 1962 Alvis TD21, first registered on 25 June 1962.

Is LSU 183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 183 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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