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Black and Silver · Petrol · 1954 · 2,933 cc

MWO 896MOT history

MWO 896 is a black and silver petrol Alvis first used on 17 Nov 1954. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 17,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
17,372 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MWO 896
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,933 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
17 Nov 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MWO 896 was last recorded at 17,372 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,365 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,372 miles
  • 2023 – 16,698 miles
  • 2021 – 16,420 miles
  • 2017 – 15,158 miles
  • 2011 – 11,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,372 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,372 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    185710978389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail17,365 miles (+7)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,365 miles
    Test number
    977998684278
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail17,358 miles (+660)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,358 miles
    Test number
    356076412352
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass16,698 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    16,698 miles
    Test number
    265904706922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,420 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,420 miles
    Test number
    515556257054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass15,158 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,158 miles
    Test number
    786294658922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass11,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,831 miles
    Test number
    437335721173
    • NoteSlight play o/s king pin & trunnion

  8. Fail11,831 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,831 miles
    Test number
    539970811117
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play o/s king pin & trunnion

Questions about MWO 896

What vehicle is registration MWO 896 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MWO 896 on a black and silver petrol Alvis first used on 17 Nov 1954. 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 MWO 896 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MWO 896 expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MWO 896?
The MOT on MWO 896 expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MWO 896 done?
MWO 896 was recorded at 17,372 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 391 miles a year.
Has MWO 896 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MWO 896 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on MWO 896 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 MWO 896 find?
MWO 896 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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