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Alvis TA-14

Black · Petrol · 1947 · 1,892 cc

274 UXOMOT history

274 UXO is a black petrol Alvis TA-14 first used on 25 Jan 1947. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,859 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
69 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
274 UXO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TA-14
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,892 cc
Year of manufacture
1947
First used
25 Jan 1947
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

274 UXO was last recorded at 37,859 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2008: 27,048 miles, lower than 36,960 miles on 16 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,851 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
69 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,859 miles
  • 2025 – 37,851 miles
  • 2022 – 37,831 miles
  • 2021 – 37,820 miles
  • 2019 – 37,757 miles
  • 2018 – 37,740 miles
  • 2016 – 37,531 miles
  • 2013 – 37,477 miles
  • 2012 – 37,444 miles
  • 2010 – 37,390 miles
  • 2009 – 37,247 miles
  • 2008 – 27,048 miles
  • 2007 – 36,960 miles
  • 2006 – 36,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front leaf springs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,859 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    356271034762
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  2. Fail37,851 miles (+20)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    364519502108
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorSemaphore indicator arm not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,831 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    835260442561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,820 miles (+63)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,820 miles
    Test number
    509375147438
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,757 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    703791000689
    • AdvisoryFront leaf springs worn

  6. Fail37,740 miles (+209)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    256700445553
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront leaf springs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass37,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    838456254614
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail37,531 miles (+54)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    906450826004
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass37,477 miles (+33)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    508802093166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHorns weak

  10. Pass37,444 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    695965572053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,390 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,390 miles
    Test number
    532454790258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,247 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,247 miles
    Test number
    444477249209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    344772218431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,048 miles (-9,912)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    992327998130
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass36,960 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,960 miles
    Test number
    102527297144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,488 miles
    Test number
    863556696037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 274 UXO

What vehicle is registration 274 UXO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 274 UXO on a black petrol Alvis TA-14 first used on 25 Jan 1947. 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 274 UXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 274 UXO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 274 UXO?
The MOT on 274 UXO is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 274 UXO done?
274 UXO was recorded at 37,859 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 69 miles a year.
Has 274 UXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 274 UXO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 274 UXO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 274 UXO find?
274 UXO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj; fuel pipe corroded.

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