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282 PKL

1961 Alvis TD21

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,140 mi
Last recorded3,140 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration282 PKL
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 3,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 3,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,874 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 2,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 2,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 1,500 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 1,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 1,153 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

park brake effiency only just met

Pass 12 May 2017 987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 608 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 6 miles

minor exhaust leaks

offside front brake hose slightly stretched (found during steering lock-to-lock check)

oil leaks

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

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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282 PKL is a 1961 Alvis TD21 in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 22,628 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 282 PKL, 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 65 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 282 PKL registered?

282 PKL is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 282 PKL safe to buy?

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