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Alvis TD21

White and Red · Petrol · 1964 · 2,993 cc

KSJ 181MOT history

KSJ 181 is a white and red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 10 Jun 1964. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 27,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
27,312 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSJ 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD21
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
10 Jun 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSJ 181 was last recorded at 27,312 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,807 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,505 miles
Average per year
793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,312 miles
  • 2024 – 24,807 miles
  • 2023 – 22,099 miles
  • 2022 – 18,979 miles
  • 2021 – 15,710 miles
  • 2020 – 14,858 miles
  • 2018 – 14,458 miles
  • 2017 – 14,241 miles
  • 2016 – 13,920 miles
  • 2015 – 13,788 miles
  • 2014 – 13,463 miles
  • 2013 – 12,794 miles
  • 2012 – 12,456 miles
  • 2011 – 12,448 miles
  • 2010 – 12,311 miles
  • 2009 – 12,131 miles
  • 2008 – 12,109 miles
  • 2007 – 12,101 miles
  • 2006 – 12,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,312 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,312 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    675822686435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,807 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,807 miles
    Test number
    298294028109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,099 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,099 miles
    Test number
    256000946961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,979 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    637690960727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,710 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,710 miles
    Test number
    843304508786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,858 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    14,858 miles
    Test number
    375795306106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass14,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,458 miles
    Test number
    898543526099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail14,458 miles (+217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,458 miles
    Test number
    501403169319
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass14,241 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,241 miles
    Test number
    775574967353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail14,234 miles (+314)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,234 miles
    Test number
    131618160452
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass13,920 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,920 miles
    Test number
    917546487575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail13,913 miles (+125)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,913 miles
    Test number
    631759011249
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass13,788 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,788 miles
    Test number
    866526845181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,463 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,463 miles
    Test number
    146821944188
    • NoteSlight blow on offside exhaust silencer

  15. Fail13,446 miles (+652)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,446 miles
    Test number
    446868224170
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteSlight blow on offside exhaust silencer
    • NoteTyres starting to perish

  16. Pass12,794 miles (+338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,794 miles
    Test number
    169915603123
    • NoteNearside headlight pattern slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass12,456 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,456 miles
    Test number
    885771612032
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail12,448 miles (+137)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,448 miles
    Test number
    358733771446
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside front chassis leg.

  19. Pass12,311 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,311 miles
    Test number
    563997140387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,303 miles (+172)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,303 miles
    Test number
    110805030327
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteAdv front brake discs pitted

  21. Pass12,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    194961029380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,129 miles (+20)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,129 miles
    Test number
    984461809391
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass12,109 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,109 miles
    Test number
    631526568220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass12,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,101 miles
    Test number
    631891727260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,101 miles (+33)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,101 miles
    Test number
    480451927251
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail12,068 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,068 miles
    Test number
    211936916231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass12,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,068 miles
    Test number
    831696916207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KSJ 181

What vehicle is registration KSJ 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSJ 181 on a white and red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 10 Jun 1964. 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 KSJ 181 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KSJ 181 expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KSJ 181?
The MOT on KSJ 181 expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KSJ 181 done?
KSJ 181 was recorded at 27,312 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 793 miles a year.
Has KSJ 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSJ 181 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on KSJ 181 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 KSJ 181 find?
KSJ 181 passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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