1959 Alvis TD21 3.0L Petrol · 454 AYV
1959 Alvis TD21 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 1959. Recorded mileage 14,050 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALVIS TD21
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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454 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 14,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
454 AYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Alvis Td21 (454 AYV) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
454 AYV Mileage History
- 11/10/202213,320 mi
- 01/02/202413,407 mi+87 mi
- 20/02/202413,414 mi+7 mi
- 06/02/202514,042 mi+628 mi
- 25/03/202514,050 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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