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Black · Petrol · 1940 · 1,842 cc

ERW 546MOT history

ERW 546 is a black petrol Alvis first used on 13 Apr 1940. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2013 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2013
Mileage
98,829 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERW 546
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,842 cc
Year of manufacture
1940
First used
13 Apr 1940
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2013
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

ERW 546 was last recorded at 98,829 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 51,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,798 miles · 17 May 2012
Between the last two tests
51,031 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,829 miles
  • 2012 – 47,798 miles
  • 2011 – 47,453 miles
  • 2010 – 47,052 miles
  • 2009 – 46,791 miles
  • 2008 – 46,678 miles
  • 2007 – 46,281 miles
  • 2006 – 45,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,829 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,829 miles (+51,031)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    915329854611
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass47,798 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    717078132145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    829749931127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,453 miles (+401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    905079831156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass47,052 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    282569330167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,791 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    271661949470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,678 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    550392348137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,281 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    761504747157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,983 miles
    Test number
    492354046173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ERW 546

What vehicle is registration ERW 546 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERW 546 on a black petrol Alvis first used on 13 Apr 1940. 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 ERW 546 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ERW 546 expired on 23 May 2013, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ERW 546?
The MOT on ERW 546 expired on 23 May 2013. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ERW 546 done?
ERW 546 was recorded at 98,829 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has ERW 546 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERW 546 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on ERW 546 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 ERW 546 find?
ERW 546 failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 3 advisories: nearside front axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability; offside front axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability; steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm, and 4 more.

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