Alvis TD21
Green · Petrol · 1960 · 2,993 cc
278 OTBMOT history
278 OTB is a green petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 11 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 1,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 1,842 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 42 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 278 OTB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Model
- TD21
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 11 May 1960
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
278 OTB was last recorded at 1,842 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 1,837 miles · 17 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 42 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 1,842 miles
- 2023 – 1,837 miles
- 2022 – 1,830 miles
- 2021 – 1,812 miles
- 2020 – 1,806 miles
- 2019 – 1,796 miles
- 2018 – 1,769 miles
- 2017 – 1,753 miles
- 2016 – 1,708 miles
- 2015 – 1,686 miles
- 2014 – 1,647 miles
- 2013 – 1,592 miles
- 2011 – 1,531 miles
- 2010 – 1,464 miles
- 2009 – 1,404 miles
- 2008 – 1,300 miles
- 2007 – 1,199 miles
- 2006 – 1,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail1,842 miles
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edge
- AdvisoryKnocking sound from steering box no play found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail1,842 miles (+5)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,842 miles
- Test number
- 720818482408
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edge
- AdvisoryKnocking sound from steering box no play found
Pass1,837 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 1,837 miles
- Test number
- 548880484762
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,830 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 1,830 miles
- Test number
- 103466323802
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,812 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 1,812 miles
- Test number
- 246750842369
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail1,812 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,812 miles
- Test number
- 850419935303
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,806 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 1,806 miles
- Test number
- 205266854006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,796 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 1,796 miles
- Test number
- 727798329394
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering idler
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass1,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 1,769 miles
- Test number
- 436030795120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,769 miles (+16)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,769 miles
- Test number
- 261311656063
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 spokes broken (5.2.2 (a))
Pass1,753 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 1,753 miles
- Test number
- 256575259972
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Fail1,753 miles (+45)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,753 miles
- Test number
- 464968343915
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBraking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Pass1,708 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 1,708 miles
- Test number
- 139008314610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 1,686 miles
- Test number
- 175889205247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,686 miles (+39)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,686 miles
- Test number
- 838728505284
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass1,647 miles (+55)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 1,647 miles
- Test number
- 238712704244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass1,592 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 1,592 miles
- Test number
- 918407903238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 1,531 miles
- Test number
- 428737391284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,531 miles (+67)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,531 miles
- Test number
- 148103491252
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass1,464 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 1,464 miles
- Test number
- 183680920313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,455 miles (+51)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,455 miles
- Test number
- 720341490211
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Fail1,404 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,404 miles
- Test number
- 193684499250
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass1,404 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 1,404 miles
- Test number
- 900574099229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,300 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 1,300 miles
- Test number
- 841903108330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,299 miles (+100)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,299 miles
- Test number
- 761828798293
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass1,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 1,199 miles
- Test number
- 541172927208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,199 miles (+109)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,199 miles
- Test number
- 312942627493
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass1,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 1,090 miles
- Test number
- 462220906230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 278 OTB
- What vehicle is registration 278 OTB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 278 OTB on a green petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 11 May 1960. 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 278 OTB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 278 OTB expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 278 OTB?
- The MOT on 278 OTB expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 278 OTB done?
- 278 OTB was recorded at 1,842 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 42 miles a year.
- Has 278 OTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 278 OTB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on 278 OTB 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 278 OTB find?
- 278 OTB failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside inner registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.
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