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Alvis Speed 20 SC

Green · Petrol · 1934 · 2,750 cc

BLX 277MOT history

BLX 277 is a green petrol Alvis Speed 20 SC first used on 5 Oct 1934. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2013 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2013
Mileage
70,258 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BLX 277
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
Speed 20 SC
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1934
First used
5 Oct 1934
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2013
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

BLX 277 was last recorded at 70,258 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2006: 67,281 miles, lower than 67,888 miles on 22 Aug 2006.

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
69,569 miles · 4 Sept 2012
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,258 miles
  • 2012 – 69,569 miles
  • 2011 – 69,214 miles
  • 2008 – 68,604 miles
  • 2007 – 68,600 miles
  • 2006 – 67,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,258 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,258 miles (+689)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    643781520718
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,569 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    447138042254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,214 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    566750011120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,604 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    821628128026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,600 miles (+60)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,600 miles
    Test number
    753252157382
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAxle 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)
    • NoteFront brake balance poor
    • NoteFuel pipes at tank damp various minor oil leaks various bushes worn long handbrake travel headlamps loose patterns poor

  6. Pass68,540 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    244916237222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,281 miles (-607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    524816236261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,888 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,888 miles
    Test number
    830664636200
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about BLX 277

What vehicle is registration BLX 277 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BLX 277 on a green petrol Alvis Speed 20 SC first used on 5 Oct 1934. 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 BLX 277 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BLX 277 expired on 3 Sept 2013, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BLX 277?
The MOT on BLX 277 expired on 3 Sept 2013. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BLX 277 done?
BLX 277 was recorded at 70,258 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 150 miles a year.
Has BLX 277 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BLX 277 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on BLX 277 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BLX 277 find?
BLX 277 failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside front service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 3 more.

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