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Alvis Sports Tourer

Green · Petrol · 1929 · 2,511 cc

DF 8287MOT history

DF 8287 is a green petrol Alvis Sports Tourer first used on 11 Jun 1929. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 3,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
3,426 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
DF 8287
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
Sports Tourer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,511 cc
Year of manufacture
1929
First used
11 Jun 1929
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DF 8287 was last recorded at 3,426 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2007: 568 miles, lower than 9,224 miles on 2 Feb 2006.
  • 11 Dec 2017: 349 miles, lower than 9,968 miles on 8 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
3,161 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 3,426 miles
  • 2025 – 3,161 miles
  • 2024 – 2,822 miles
  • 2023 – 2,570 miles
  • 2022 – 2,183 miles
  • 2020 – 1,763 miles
  • 2018 – 1,023 miles
  • 2017 – 349 miles
  • 2016 – 9,968 miles
  • 2015 – 9,535 miles
  • 2014 – 9,023 miles
  • 2013 – 7,835 miles
  • 2012 – 7,118 miles
  • 2011 – 5,850 miles
  • 2010 – 4,615 miles
  • 2009 – 3,094 miles
  • 2008 – 1,478 miles
  • 2007 – 568 miles
  • 2006 – 9,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,426 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    3,426 miles
    Test number
    350468566935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass3,161 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    3,161 miles
    Test number
    380435358678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass2,822 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    2,822 miles
    Test number
    310306847343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,570 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    2,570 miles
    Test number
    129873386214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass2,183 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    2,183 miles
    Test number
    210779002345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass1,763 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    1,763 miles
    Test number
    525490662298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass1,552 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    1,552 miles
    Test number
    390271763053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,023 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    1,023 miles
    Test number
    984327594063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass349 miles (-9,619)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    349 miles
    Test number
    452350693942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,968 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    9,968 miles
    Test number
    322131662578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,535 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,535 miles
    Test number
    135675198458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,023 miles (+1,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    9,023 miles
    Test number
    698956954003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  13. Pass7,835 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    7,835 miles
    Test number
    429610153087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  14. Pass7,118 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    7,118 miles
    Test number
    987077732031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  15. Pass5,850 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    5,850 miles
    Test number
    785057621009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,615 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    4,615 miles
    Test number
    500343030084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,094 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    3,094 miles
    Test number
    781908129010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1,478 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    1,478 miles
    Test number
    953691538045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass568 miles (-8,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    568 miles
    Test number
    191988237055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    9,224 miles
    Test number
    163613336413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DF 8287

What vehicle is registration DF 8287 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DF 8287 on a green petrol Alvis Sports Tourer first used on 11 Jun 1929. 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 DF 8287 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DF 8287 is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on DF 8287?
The MOT on DF 8287 is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DF 8287 done?
DF 8287 was recorded at 3,426 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
Has DF 8287 ever failed its MOT?
No. DF 8287 has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on DF 8287 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DF 8287 find?
DF 8287 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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