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Alvis 4.3 Short Chasis

Grey · Petrol · 1938 · 4,624 cc

GRF 88MOT history

GRF 88 is a grey petrol Alvis 4.3 Short Chasis first used on 29 Jul 1938. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 44,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,110 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GRF 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
4.3 Short Chasis
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,624 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
29 Jul 1938
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GRF 88 was last recorded at 44,110 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,065 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,110 miles
  • 2023 – 44,065 miles
  • 2016 – 43,888 miles
  • 2014 – 43,295 miles
  • 2013 – 43,102 miles
  • 2012 – 42,520 miles
  • 2011 – 38,898 miles
  • 2010 – 38,233 miles
  • 2009 – 35,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,110 miles
  • MinorOffside Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,110 miles (+45)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    876084403491
    • MinorOffside Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass44,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    779062088445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail44,065 miles (+177)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    775006634136
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,888 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    551289180252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass43,295 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,295 miles
    Test number
    308067004435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass43,102 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    515475503283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,520 miles (+3,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    128696792114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass38,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    659705721145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,896 miles (+663)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    965964321180
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass38,233 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    733359960078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,923 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    500704219130
    • NoteBrake efficiency higher on rear brakes than on front brakes.

Questions about GRF 88

What vehicle is registration GRF 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GRF 88 on a grey petrol Alvis 4.3 Short Chasis first used on 29 Jul 1938. 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 GRF 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRF 88 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GRF 88?
The MOT on GRF 88 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GRF 88 done?
GRF 88 was recorded at 44,110 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 482 miles a year.
Has GRF 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GRF 88 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on GRF 88 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 GRF 88 find?
GRF 88 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front steering arm deformed but serviceable; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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