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OJC 428

1962 Alvis TD21

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1962 Alvis TD2150,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJC 428
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 92,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 92,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,321 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

misting of fluid around steering box

nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage bushes slightly perished

offside exhaust rubber mount broken

slight oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated comes up high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks at the centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front section of exhaust system has some minor surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sideplay in footbrake pedal sideplay in handbrake lever engine very poor running various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn

various chassis corrosion various b/pipes poorly fitted front discs warped

Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sideplay in footbrake pedal sideplay in handbrake lever engine very poor running various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn

various chassis corrosion various b/pipes poorly fitted front discs warped

Fail 15 May 2008 73,515 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank straps corroded front discs warped servo pipe damaged

sideplay in handbrake lever sideplay in foot brake pedal

various b/pipes poorly fitted various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn various play in steering joints

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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OJC 428 is a 1962 Alvis TD21 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OJC 428, 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.

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OJC 428 is a 1962 Alvis TD21, first registered on 1 February 1962.

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