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XXH 862

1959 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,869 mi
Last recorded23,869 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1959 Alvis TD2125,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXH 862
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 23,869 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 23,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,017 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 19,428 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspen sion arms corroded various underbody corrosion various steering and suspen sion components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded n/s/f tyre worn suspect broken coil spring front rear brake balance could be better

play in steering box suspension low both center exhaust mountings worn everything undersealed difficult to acess condition of various items

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 16,884 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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XXH 862 is a 1959 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXH 862, 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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XXH 862 is a 1959 Alvis TD21, first registered on 28 October 1959.

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