Alvis
Maroon and Black · Petrol · 1951 · 2,992 cc
MLT 899MOT history
MLT 899 is a maroon and black petrol Alvis first used on 1 Jun 1983. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 2,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 2,163 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MLT 899
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Colour
- Maroon and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1951
- First used
- 1 Jun 1983
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MLT 899 was last recorded at 2,163 miles on 13 May 2026, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Mar 2016: 14 miles, lower than 26,344 miles on 19 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 1,651 miles · 25 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 2,163 miles
- 2024 – 1,651 miles
- 2021 – 1,103 miles
- 2020 – 1,059 miles
- 2019 – 1,050 miles
- 2018 – 569 miles
- 2017 – 228 miles
- 2016 – 14 miles
- 2015 – 26,344 miles
- 2014 – 25,231 miles
- 2013 – 23,894 miles
- 2012 – 23,528 miles
- 2010 – 21,539 miles
- 2009 – 20,140 miles
- 2008 – 18,783 miles
- 2007 – 16,642 miles
- 2006 – 14,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass2,163 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,163 miles (+512)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 2,163 miles
- Test number
- 896288278374
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,651 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 1,651 miles
- Test number
- 295007015607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,649 miles (+546)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,649 miles
- Test number
- 596183791388
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass1,103 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 1,103 miles
- Test number
- 681633111912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,059 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 1,059 miles
- Test number
- 188664474110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,050 miles (+481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 1,050 miles
- Test number
- 797122715096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass569 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 569 miles
- Test number
- 957962369372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 228 miles
- Test number
- 595127458727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14 miles (-26,330)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 14 miles
- Test number
- 576071500647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,344 miles (+36)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,344 miles
- Test number
- 244845316968
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,308 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,308 miles
- Test number
- 572958259789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,231 miles (+1,337)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,231 miles
- Test number
- 216609544267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,894 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 23,894 miles
- Test number
- 507314423078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,528 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,528 miles
- Test number
- 969177602119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,539 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 21,539 miles
- Test number
- 341300680483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,140 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,140 miles
- Test number
- 734673279264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,783 miles (+271)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 18,783 miles
- Test number
- 750146178283
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteWasher jets poor front seats poor long handbrake travel play in rear handbrake pivot fuel filler pipe poor rear springs covered n/s/f tyre nailed
Pass18,512 miles (+1,870)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 18,512 miles
- Test number
- 330542528286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,642 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 16,642 miles
- Test number
- 450286327221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,037 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,037 miles
- Test number
- 364274536219
- AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteLong footbrake travel long handbrake travel main beam switch poor operation steering box worn n/s steering idler slight play various underbody corrsion various steerin g and suspension components corroded and various bushes worn
- NoteRear brake balane could be better
Fail14,036 miles8 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,036 miles
- Test number
- 754412526286
- FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteLong handbrake travel m ain beam switch sticking o/s semaphore inop various underbody corrosion various steering and suspension components corroded and bushes worn speedo cable fouling exhaust
Questions about MLT 899
- What vehicle is registration MLT 899 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MLT 899 on a maroon and black petrol Alvis first used on 1 Jun 1983. 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 MLT 899 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MLT 899 is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MLT 899?
- The MOT on MLT 899 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MLT 899 done?
- MLT 899 was recorded at 2,163 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Has MLT 899 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MLT 899 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on MLT 899 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on MLT 899 find?
- MLT 899 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.
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