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TSL 939

1962 Alvis TD21

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1962 Alvis TD2150,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 939
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,458 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 55,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,501 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SIDE MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION .

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED BY CORROSION.

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S AND N/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 53,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SIDE MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION .

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED BY CORROSION.

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S AND N/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,854 miles

FLASHER LAMP SPEED INCONSISTENT

HEAVY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CHASSIS SIDE RAIL BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

HEAVY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,958 miles

corrosion on o/s front inner and outer sill panel.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,857 miles

slight wear in o/s front lower fulcrum pin and bushes

some corrosion in o/s outer sill to body side member.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear in o/s front lower fulcrum pin and bushes

some corrosion in o/s outer sill to body side member.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

LIFT IN N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

SOME CORROSION IN O/S INNER SILL PANEL.

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP TRUNNIONS.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

LIFT IN N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

SOME CORROSION IN O/S INNER SILL PANEL.

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP TRUNNIONS.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,077 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER SILL PANEL.

LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

WEAR IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP TRUNNIONS.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,374 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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TSL 939 is a 1962 Alvis TD21 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TSL 939, 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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What year was TSL 939 registered?

TSL 939 is a 1962 Alvis TD21, first registered on 24 January 1962.

Is TSL 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSL 939 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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