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Alvis TD21

Beige and Black · Petrol · 1961 · 2,993 cc

104 TPLMOT history

104 TPL is a beige and black petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 5 Apr 1961. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,581 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
104 TPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD21
Colour
Beige and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
5 Apr 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

104 TPL was last recorded at 43,581 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,179 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,581 miles
  • 2024 – 43,179 miles
  • 2016 – 41,881 miles
  • 2015 – 41,802 miles
  • 2014 – 41,761 miles
  • 2013 – 41,590 miles
  • 2011 – 41,575 miles
  • 2010 – 41,542 miles
  • 2009 – 41,453 miles
  • 2008 – 41,439 miles
  • 2007 – 41,376 miles
  • 2006 – 41,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,581 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both headlamp beams poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,581 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    978213719418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,179 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    444581353272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail43,172 miles (+1,291)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    397507118384
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn idler (2.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass41,881 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    929185657921
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams poor

  5. Fail41,878 miles (+76)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,878 miles
    Test number
    663125660584
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBraking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams poor
    • AdvisorySplit pin missing from clutch linkage

  6. Pass41,802 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    299064995492
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  7. Fail41,802 miles (+41)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    457921995199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  8. Pass41,761 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    275237764140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,590 miles
    Test number
    738576373113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,590 miles (+15)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,590 miles
    Test number
    889986873138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass41,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    337244561412
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail41,575 miles (+33)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    386524261261
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass41,542 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    214468470253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,453 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    712846479116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,439 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    813312868181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,376 miles (+102)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    271342747290
    • FailureBrake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass41,274 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    810931786111
    • NoteANTI-ROLLBAR MOUNTING RUBBERS AND LINK WASHERS WORN AND PERISHING.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE HOSE [PIPE TO AXLE] INITIAL PERISHING.

Questions about 104 TPL

What vehicle is registration 104 TPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 104 TPL on a beige and black petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 5 Apr 1961. 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 104 TPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 104 TPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 104 TPL?
The MOT on 104 TPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 104 TPL done?
104 TPL was recorded at 43,581 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 116 miles a year.
Has 104 TPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 104 TPL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 104 TPL 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 104 TPL find?
104 TPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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