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Alvis Speed 20

Black and Cream · Petrol · 1936 · 2,655 cc

BWK 779MOT history

BWK 779 is a black and cream petrol Alvis Speed 20 first used on 10 Aug 1936. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2018 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 21,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2018
Mileage
21,142 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BWK 779
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
Speed 20
Colour
Black and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,655 cc
Year of manufacture
1936
First used
10 Aug 1936
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2018
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

BWK 779 was last recorded at 21,142 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,935 miles · 21 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 21,142 miles
  • 2018 – 20,935 miles
  • 2017 – 20,291 miles
  • 2008 – 18,432 miles
  • 2006 – 17,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail21,142 miles
  • MajorNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler arm
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail21,142 miles (+207)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    148636184744
    • MajorNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail20,935 miles (+644)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,935 miles
    Test number
    776671699400
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass20,291 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,291 miles
    Test number
    553774319279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,432 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,432 miles
    Test number
    430540398107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,604 miles
    Test number
    340096526414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BWK 779

What vehicle is registration BWK 779 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BWK 779 on a black and cream petrol Alvis Speed 20 first used on 10 Aug 1936. 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 BWK 779 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BWK 779 expired on 4 Apr 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BWK 779?
The MOT on BWK 779 expired on 4 Apr 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BWK 779 done?
BWK 779 was recorded at 21,142 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 232 miles a year.
Has BWK 779 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BWK 779 has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on BWK 779 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 BWK 779 find?
BWK 779 failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside brakes imbalanced across an axle; service brake efficiency below requirements; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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