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JB 3945

1961 Alvis TD21

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,166 mi
Last recorded43,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1961 Alvis TD2122,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB 3945
MakeAlvis
ModelTD21
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 43,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 43,132 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,789 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,786 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 37,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,999 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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JB 3945 is a 1961 Alvis TD21 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JB 3945, 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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JB 3945 is a 1961 Alvis TD21, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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