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996 KEA

1963 Alvis TD21

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1963 Alvis TD2152,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration996 KEA
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,396 miles

front tyres badly perrished in outter side wall but no cords showing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,226 miles

Front tyres sidewalls slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,039 miles

tyres starting to crack.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,775 miles

both rear shock rubbers cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock rubbers cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,603 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 70,134 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,066 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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996 KEA is a 1963 Alvis TD21 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 996 KEA, 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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What year was 996 KEA registered?

996 KEA is a 1963 Alvis TD21, first registered on 19 June 1963.

Is 996 KEA safe to buy?

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