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Alvis TE 21

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 3,000 cc

NEW 56MOT history

NEW 56 is a blue and blue petrol Alvis TE 21 first used on 1 Dec 1978. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,206 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NEW 56
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TE 21
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Dec 1978
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NEW 56 was last recorded at 38,206 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,186 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,206 miles
  • 2025 – 38,186 miles
  • 2024 – 37,881 miles
  • 2021 – 35,276 miles
  • 2019 – 34,587 miles
  • 2018 – 33,333 miles
  • 2017 – 32,123 miles
  • 2016 – 30,757 miles
  • 2015 – 29,920 miles
  • 2014 – 29,890 miles
  • 2013 – 28,242 miles
  • 2011 – 26,614 miles
  • 2010 – 24,853 miles
  • 2009 – 23,772 miles
  • 2008 – 22,256 miles
  • 2007 – 21,149 miles
  • 2006 – 19,849 miles
  • 2005 – 18,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,206 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,206 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    600634492477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,186 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    756959020502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,881 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    308014949635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,276 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    851561514811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,587 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    329985466350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,333 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    355093552829
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake has little reserve travel .

  7. Pass32,123 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,123 miles
    Test number
    588441046699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,757 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,757 miles
    Test number
    404320498705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,920 miles (+30)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    206466425001
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both petrol tank securing straps.
    • NoteSlight play in front propshaft joint.

  10. Fail29,890 miles (+1,191)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    756770114392
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both petrol tank securing straps.
    • NoteSlight play in front propshaft joint.

  11. Pass28,699 miles (+457)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    249115654111
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass28,242 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,242 miles
    Test number
    418467433141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,228 miles (+1,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,228 miles
    Test number
    347037453028
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass26,614 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    608563841348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    467427081025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,664 miles (+811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    226363681089
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass24,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,853 miles
    Test number
    444800690177
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail24,853 miles (+1,081)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,853 miles
    Test number
    984890090124
    • Repaired at testBrake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass23,772 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    270902989488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,256 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    891583928113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,149 miles (+1,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    204078497423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass19,849 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,849 miles
    Test number
    910214696112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    18,704 miles
    Test number
    482046305286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NEW 56

What vehicle is registration NEW 56 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NEW 56 on a blue and blue petrol Alvis TE 21 first used on 1 Dec 1978. 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 NEW 56 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NEW 56 is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on NEW 56?
The MOT on NEW 56 is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NEW 56 done?
NEW 56 was recorded at 38,206 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 942 miles a year.
Has NEW 56 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NEW 56 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on NEW 56 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 NEW 56 find?
NEW 56 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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