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Alvis 4.3

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1937 · 4,127 cc

ACO 112MOT history

ACO 112 is a silver and grey petrol Alvis 4.3 first used on 11 Mar 1937. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,281 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACO 112
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
4.3
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,127 cc
Year of manufacture
1937
First used
11 Mar 1937
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACO 112 was last recorded at 89,281 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,272 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,281 miles
  • 2023 – 88,096 miles
  • 2022 – 87,784 miles
  • 2021 – 87,370 miles
  • 2020 – 86,950 miles
  • 2019 – 86,248 miles
  • 2017 – 82,449 miles
  • 2014 – 79,714 miles
  • 2012 – 77,411 miles
  • 2011 – 76,985 miles
  • 2008 – 76,414 miles
  • 2007 – 75,682 miles
  • 2006 – 74,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,281 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    180164102401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail89,272 miles (+1,176)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    695979289655
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,096 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    472573433978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,078 miles (+294)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    291516575535
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,784 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,784 miles
    Test number
    765610969137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,370 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    351488785517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,950 miles (+702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    850140225805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass86,248 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    549721947723
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail86,185 miles (+3,736)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    648662792307
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,449 miles (+2,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    101227270033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3mm

  11. Pass79,714 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    837557144264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s indicator flashing faster.

  12. Fail79,714 miles (+2,303)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    735057644223
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s indicator flashing faster.

  13. Pass77,411 miles (+426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    659997212141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,985 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    265130431483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,414 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    423999978040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,395 miles (+713)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    160031218013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll leaf springs covered
    • NoteSwlight sideplay in foofbrake pedal front seat backs poor stonechip in screen fuel filler neck loose fuel tank wet and pipes poor
    • NoteVarious chassis corrosion and poor repairs various bushes worn various minor oil leaks all tyres worn and low on tread n/s/r tyre nailed
    • NoteVarious components corroded

  17. Pass75,682 miles (+839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    510876617236
    • NoteSlight binding to n/s/f brake

  18. Pass74,843 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    130842596127
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll suspension components heavily greased. †
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteGeneral chassis corrosion. †front suspension stiff. †horn button poor. †travel on handbrake.
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about ACO 112

What vehicle is registration ACO 112 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACO 112 on a silver and grey petrol Alvis 4.3 first used on 11 Mar 1937. 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 ACO 112 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACO 112 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ACO 112?
The MOT on ACO 112 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ACO 112 done?
ACO 112 was recorded at 89,281 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 719 miles a year.
Has ACO 112 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACO 112 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on ACO 112 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 ACO 112 find?
ACO 112 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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