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355 GBC

1963 Alvis TD21

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,720 mi
Last recorded13,720 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1963 Alvis TD2152,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 GBC
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 13,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,635 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/f seat poor various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn underbody heavily undersealed and repaired front to rear b/pipe poorly fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 12,642 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f seat poor various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn underbody heavily undersealed and repaired front to rear b/pipe poorly fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front to rear b/pipe poorly fitted rear brakes binding rear handbrake pivot worn

windscreen dirty long handbrake travel o/s/f seat poor various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn chassis heavily repaired and painted

Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 12,516 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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355 GBC is a 1963 Alvis TD21 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 355 GBC, 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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355 GBC is a 1963 Alvis TD21, first registered on 11 June 1963.

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