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519 AXU

1960 Alvis TD21

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1960 Alvis TD2137,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration519 AXU
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,285 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn various chassis corrosion indicators fast slight play steering joints doors poor closing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

indicators fast n/s door poor closing various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn

slight play various steering joints poss crack in steering box! various chassis corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,260 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,244 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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519 AXU is a 1960 Alvis TD21 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 37,049 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 519 AXU, 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 66 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 519 AXU registered?

519 AXU is a 1960 Alvis TD21, first registered on 6 September 1960.

Is 519 AXU safe to buy?

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