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Alvis TD-21

Maroon · Petrol · 1961 · 2,993 cc

LAS 717MOT history

LAS 717 is a maroon petrol Alvis TD-21 first used on 20 Jun 1961. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
26,412 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAS 717
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD-21
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
20 Jun 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAS 717 was last recorded at 26,412 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2017: 24,308 miles, lower than 25,290 miles on 22 Jul 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,064 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,412 miles
  • 2024 – 26,064 miles
  • 2023 – 25,831 miles
  • 2022 – 25,607 miles
  • 2021 – 25,594 miles
  • 2020 – 24,994 miles
  • 2018 – 24,611 miles
  • 2017 – 24,308 miles
  • 2016 – 25,290 miles
  • 2015 – 25,010 miles
  • 2014 – 23,030 miles
  • 2012 – 20,857 miles
  • 2011 – 19,122 miles
  • 2010 – 18,673 miles
  • 2009 – 18,250 miles
  • 2008 – 18,102 miles
  • 2007 – 17,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,412 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2011–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,412 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,412 miles
    Test number
    506671184949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass26,064 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    108785304950
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass25,831 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    25,831 miles
    Test number
    530470288702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,823 miles (+216)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,823 miles
    Test number
    724398461093
    • MajorNearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively idler box (2.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass25,607 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    246866811996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Fail25,594 miles (+417)1 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,594 miles
    Test number
    531614902045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by sprng hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass25,177 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,177 miles
    Test number
    321061246304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,994 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,994 miles
    Test number
    381147074140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,611 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    207760348825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    440967915304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,308 miles (-982)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    260280681629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass25,290 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    172215909406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,217 miles (+207)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,217 miles
    Test number
    679701966223
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to backing sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass25,010 miles (+1,980)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,010 miles
    Test number
    826047075126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass23,030 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,030 miles
    Test number
    545201464162
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail23,028 miles (+2,171)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,028 miles
    Test number
    886170464127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass20,857 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    365375452226
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSome wear in king pins and steering gear.

  18. Fail20,854 miles (+1,732)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    329882942212
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSome wear in king pins and steering gear.

  19. Pass19,122 miles (+449)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,122 miles
    Test number
    276079491120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust mountings deterating

  20. Pass18,673 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,673 miles
    Test number
    274819950144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,250 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,250 miles
    Test number
    230572049484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,102 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,102 miles
    Test number
    801248838114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    214506447481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LAS 717

What vehicle is registration LAS 717 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAS 717 on a maroon petrol Alvis TD-21 first used on 20 Jun 1961. 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 LAS 717 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LAS 717 expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LAS 717?
The MOT on LAS 717 expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LAS 717 done?
LAS 717 was recorded at 26,412 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 478 miles a year.
Has LAS 717 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAS 717 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LAS 717 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LAS 717 find?
LAS 717 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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