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VVS 998

1959 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,396 mi
Last recorded23,396 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1959 Alvis TD2125,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 998
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,389 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,371 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 23,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 23,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

nearside washer jet inoperative

superficial cracks in offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,979 miles

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

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

perishing of offside front tyre.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,252 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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VVS 998 is a 1959 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1959 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,527 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 VVS 998, 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 67 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVS 998 registered?

VVS 998 is a 1959 Alvis TD21, first registered on 15 April 1959.

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