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Alvis 1270

Red · Petrol · 1939 · 1,842 cc

DDV 638MOT history

DDV 638 is a red petrol Alvis 1270 first used on 20 Jan 1939. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 93,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DDV 638
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
1270
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,842 cc
Year of manufacture
1939
First used
20 Jan 1939
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DDV 638 was last recorded at 93,153 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,211 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,153 miles
  • 2025 – 92,211 miles
  • 2013 – 83,876 miles
  • 2011 – 82,915 miles
  • 2010 – 82,518 miles
  • 2009 – 79,683 miles
  • 2008 – 78,563 miles
  • 2007 – 78,127 miles
  • 2006 – 76,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,153 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,153 miles (+942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    129574106397
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,211 miles (+8,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    826850820584
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass83,876 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,876 miles
    Test number
    697786933123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,915 miles (+397)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    229898711333
    • NoteALL tyres starting to crack
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rattles
    • NotePlay in both front king pins

  5. Pass82,518 miles (+2,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    714050900389
    • NoteAll 4 tyres, outer sidewalls cracking

  6. Pass79,683 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    670690719375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,563 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    751088598243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,127 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    873591587012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    984596586088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DDV 638

What vehicle is registration DDV 638 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DDV 638 on a red petrol Alvis 1270 first used on 20 Jan 1939. 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 DDV 638 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DDV 638 is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on DDV 638?
The MOT on DDV 638 is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DDV 638 done?
DDV 638 was recorded at 93,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 827 miles a year.
Has DDV 638 ever failed its MOT?
No. DDV 638 has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on DDV 638 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 DDV 638 find?
DDV 638 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm.

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