Alvis TA14
Blue · Petrol · 1948 · 1,892 cc
JYL 707MOT history
JYL 707 is a blue petrol Alvis TA14 first used on 18 Jul 1986. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 57,009 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JYL 707
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Model
- TA14
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,892 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1948
- First used
- 18 Jul 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
JYL 707 was last recorded at 57,009 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Mar 2016: 5,180 miles, lower than 48,141 miles on 18 Mar 2015.
- 31 Oct 2018: 55,929 miles, lower than 75,402 miles on 20 Oct 2017.
- 15 Jul 2019: 51,791 miles, lower than 55,929 miles on 31 Oct 2018.
- 6 Apr 2021: 49,126 miles, lower than 52,792 miles on 23 Jul 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 56,710 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 299 miles
- Average per year
- 1,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,009 miles
- 2025 – 56,710 miles
- 2024 – 56,639 miles
- 2023 – 56,390 miles
- 2022 – 56,184 miles
- 2021 – 55,934 miles
- 2019 – 52,792 miles
- 2018 – 55,929 miles
- 2017 – 75,402 miles
- 2016 – 29,101 miles
- 2015 – 48,141 miles
- 2014 – 41,189 miles
- 2013 – 40,196 miles
- 2012 – 38,197 miles
- 2011 – 37,122 miles
- 2010 – 32,189 miles
- 2009 – 32,116 miles
- 2008 – 31,914 miles
- 2007 – 30,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,009 miles
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,009 miles (+299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 57,009 miles
- Test number
- 969082583963
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass56,710 miles (+71)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 56,710 miles
- Test number
- 877626414146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,639 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 56,639 miles
- Test number
- 495287807727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,628 miles (+238)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,628 miles
- Test number
- 582557095075
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,390 miles (+206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 56,390 miles
- Test number
- 795644784013
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass56,184 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,184 miles
- Test number
- 127524351857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,175 miles (+241)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,175 miles
- Test number
- 708066827282
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass55,934 miles (+6,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 55,934 miles
- Test number
- 485909734089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail49,126 miles (-3,666)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,126 miles
- Test number
- 590651263821
- MajorNearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Pass52,792 miles (+1,001)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,792 miles
- Test number
- 183946786671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,791 miles (-4,138)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,791 miles
- Test number
- 327628805416
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,929 miles (-19,473)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 55,929 miles
- Test number
- 960623158695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,402 miles (+46,301)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 75,402 miles
- Test number
- 370595777958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 29,101 miles
- Test number
- 565861524934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,101 miles (+23,921)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,101 miles
- Test number
- 639441636248
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureMechanical brake component locking device missing split pins to front brake rods (3.5.1l)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass5,180 miles (-42,961)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 5,180 miles
- Test number
- 904736779363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,141 miles (+6,952)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,141 miles
- Test number
- 868947575076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,189 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,189 miles
- Test number
- 697554504164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,196 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,196 miles
- Test number
- 549261703166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,195 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,195 miles
- Test number
- 598019893037
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass38,197 miles (+1,075)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,197 miles
- Test number
- 126617362497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,122 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,122 miles
- Test number
- 545020101239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,189 miles (+73)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,189 miles
- Test number
- 833346130249
- NoteSteering box slight oil leak
Pass32,116 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,116 miles
- Test number
- 190266539212
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Fail32,116 miles (+202)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,116 miles
- Test number
- 594366839225
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Pass31,914 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,914 miles
- Test number
- 130368748277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,909 miles (+972)10 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,909 miles
- Test number
- 731694528218
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- NoteSideplay in handbrake lever steering wheel covered carb wet fuel filler neck loose play in various steering joints play in front brake pivot
- NoteVarious components corroded various bushes worn o/s/f tyre worn low effort rear footbrake
Pass30,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,937 miles
- Test number
- 672815717286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JYL 707
- What vehicle is registration JYL 707 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JYL 707 on a blue petrol Alvis TA14 first used on 18 Jul 1986. 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 JYL 707 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JYL 707 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on JYL 707?
- The MOT on JYL 707 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JYL 707 done?
- JYL 707 was recorded at 57,009 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
- Has JYL 707 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JYL 707 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on JYL 707 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 29 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on JYL 707 find?
- JYL 707 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.
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