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Black · Petrol · 1938 · 4,387 cc

AVA 400MOT history

AVA 400 is a black petrol Alvis first used on 24 Nov 1938. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 21,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
21,947 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVA 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
24 Nov 1938
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVA 400 was last recorded at 21,947 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,933 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,947 miles
  • 2017 – 21,840 miles
  • 2012 – 21,813 miles
  • 2011 – 21,808 miles
  • 2010 – 21,789 miles
  • 2008 – 21,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

8 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,947 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    21,947 miles
    Test number
    476967631106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail21,933 miles (+93)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,933 miles
    Test number
    881022481132
    • MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass21,840 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,840 miles
    Test number
    416937695172
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints all

  4. Fail21,830 miles (+17)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,830 miles
    Test number
    247534936100
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

  5. Pass21,813 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,813 miles
    Test number
    267956232480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass21,808 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,808 miles
    Test number
    266666141127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,789 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,789 miles
    Test number
    240726140190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    283731568108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AVA 400

What vehicle is registration AVA 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVA 400 on a black petrol Alvis first used on 24 Nov 1938. 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 AVA 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVA 400 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVA 400?
The MOT on AVA 400 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVA 400 done?
AVA 400 was recorded at 21,947 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 15 miles a year.
Has AVA 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVA 400 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on AVA 400 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 AVA 400 find?
AVA 400 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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