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REE 222

1963 Alvis TD21

Beige Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,862 mi
Last recorded55,862 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1963 Alvis TD2152,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 222
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1963
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 55,862 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working all not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,491 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 49,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,435 miles

Wear/play n/s steering idler box.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wear/play n/s steering idler box.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,921 miles

Fuel tank damaged

N/s/f top spring seat bump stop missing, pad and bracket corroded and breaking up

N/s/r spring 'u' bolt rear bolt thread only partially through nut

O/s/f top spring seat bump stop pad and bracket corroded and breaking up

Slight wear/play (vertical) in n/s/f king pin

Slight wear/play o/s top outer suspension arm joint

Spare wheel cage damaged

Wear/play n/s steering idler

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,570 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,243 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread

O/s sill corroded and holed

Play/wear n/s steering idler

Slight oil leak gearbox // slight oil leak rear diff

Slight play/wear n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,825 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

front wipers smear

gearbox oil leak (suspect rear seal)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower suspention arm inner bushes perished

oil leak rear diff (suspect front seal)

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight engine oil leak (lift pump area)

slight play/wear n/s steering idler

Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,825 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

front wipers smear

gearbox oil leak (suspect rear seal)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower suspention arm inner bushes perished

oil leak rear diff (suspect front seal)

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight engine oil leak (lift pump area)

slight play/wear n/s steering idler

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower suspention arm bushes perished and cracked

oil leak rear diff (suspect front seal)

oil mist gear box (suspect rear seal)

slight engine oil leak (fuel pump area)

slight play/wear n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,128 miles

both front top suspention arm inner bushes perished and cracking

brake master cylinder gaiter torn

drivers door mirror missing

drivers wiper torn

long handbrake travel

n/s steering idler worn

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,162 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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REE 222 is a 1963 Alvis TD21 in Beige with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1963 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 REE 222, 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 63 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REE 222 registered?

REE 222 is a 1963 Alvis TD21, first registered on 13 June 1963.

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