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Alvis TD21

Red · Petrol · 1971 · 2,993 cc

TSL 939MOT history

TSL 939 is a red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 24 Jan 1962. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
55,458 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSL 939
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD21
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
24 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSL 939 was last recorded at 55,458 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,448 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,458 miles
  • 2016 – 53,501 miles
  • 2015 – 52,854 miles
  • 2014 – 51,958 miles
  • 2013 – 50,857 miles
  • 2012 – 50,336 miles
  • 2011 – 48,832 miles
  • 2010 – 48,077 miles
  • 2009 – 46,766 miles
  • 2007 – 45,545 miles
  • 2006 – 44,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SIDE MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED BY CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S AND N/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,458 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    541123130318
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,448 miles (+1,947)14 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    876251950623
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and rear (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass53,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    169105106113
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SIDE MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION .
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED BY CORROSION.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LIFT IN O/S AND N/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER.

  4. Fail53,501 miles (+647)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    906120046761
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SIDE MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION .
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED BY CORROSION.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LIFT IN O/S AND N/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER.

  5. Pass52,854 miles (+896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    375054495851
    • AdvisoryFLASHER LAMP SPEED INCONSISTENT
    • AdvisoryHEAVY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CHASSIS SIDE RAIL BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.
    • AdvisoryHEAVY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL
    • AdvisoryWIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

  6. Pass51,958 miles (+1,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    838898984238
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s front inner and outer sill panel.

  7. Pass50,857 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    656747383274
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s front lower fulcrum pin and bushes
    • NoteSome corrosion in o/s outer sill to body side member.

  8. Fail50,857 miles (+521)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    666787283298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s front lower fulcrum pin and bushes
    • NoteSome corrosion in o/s outer sill to body side member.

  9. Pass50,336 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    408320302433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,832 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    837687481286
    • NoteLIFT IN N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.
    • NoteSOME CORROSION IN O/S INNER SILL PANEL.
    • NoteWEAR IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP TRUNNIONS.

  11. Fail48,832 miles (+755)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    745807381212
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteLIFT IN N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.
    • NoteSOME CORROSION IN O/S INNER SILL PANEL.
    • NoteWEAR IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP TRUNNIONS.

  12. Pass48,077 miles (+1,311)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    352667300349
    • NoteCORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER SILL PANEL.
    • NoteLIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD ENDS.
    • NoteWEAR IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP TRUNNIONS.

  13. Pass46,766 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    493040619415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,545 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    950544027183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    270977416113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSL 939

What vehicle is registration TSL 939 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSL 939 on a red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 24 Jan 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TSL 939 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TSL 939 expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TSL 939?
The MOT on TSL 939 expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TSL 939 done?
TSL 939 was recorded at 55,458 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 633 miles a year.
Has TSL 939 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSL 939 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on TSL 939 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TSL 939 find?
TSL 939 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside rear service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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