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700 TKT

1962 Alvis TD21

Cream Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,383 mi
Last recorded23,383 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1962 Alvis TD2150,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 TKT
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 23,383 miles

Offside Front Steering box sector shaft splines excessively worn (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,104 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 23,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,206 miles

both front flexi hoses very close to king pins

Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,206 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

various steering joints worn play in rear handbrake pivot front to rear fuel pipe poorly fitted various underbody corrosion

wiper blades poor long handbrake travel n/s in dicator flashing fast play at steering wheel o/s headlamp loose various b/pipes corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,202 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear diff noisey general chassis condition poor general body/floor and sill/body mountings corroded and in poor condition.chassis poorly repaired and heavily covered.

various b/pipes poorly fitted and covered in underseal difficult to access condition movement at steering box n/s steering idler worn

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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700 TKT is a 1962 Alvis TD21 in Cream with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1962 Alvis TD21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 50,780 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 700 TKT, 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 64 years old, this Alvis TD21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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700 TKT is a 1962 Alvis TD21, first registered on 8 June 1962.

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