Alvis Speed 25
Black · Petrol · 1936 · 3,792 cc
RN 5387MOT history
RN 5387 is a black petrol Alvis Speed 25 first used on 23 Nov 1936. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 48,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 48,064 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 65 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RN 5387
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Model
- Speed 25
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1936
- First used
- 23 Nov 1936
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
RN 5387 was last recorded at 48,064 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,048 miles · 17 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 65 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 48,064 miles
- 2022 – 48,000 miles
- 2020 – 47,858 miles
- 2012 – 47,378 miles
- 2011 – 47,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,064 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
8 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,064 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 48,064 miles
- Test number
- 462270328895
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail48,048 miles (+48)2 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,048 miles
- Test number
- 983748920345
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass48,000 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 48,000 miles
- Test number
- 416584115106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,988 miles (+130)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 372866215819
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass47,858 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 47,858 miles
- Test number
- 562320709693
- AdvisoryRear seat has slight movement
Fail47,848 miles (+470)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,848 miles
- Test number
- 555508889221
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres on 3mm
- AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Parking brake (1.1.15 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass47,378 miles (+179)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,378 miles
- Test number
- 149353142189
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNo seat belts fitted at time of test
Pass47,199 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 47,199 miles
- Test number
- 425056411141
- NoteNearside front brake cable rubbing exhaust.
- NoteSlight cracking of bulkhead around steering column mounting.
Questions about RN 5387
- What vehicle is registration RN 5387 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RN 5387 on a black petrol Alvis Speed 25 first used on 23 Nov 1936. 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 RN 5387 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on RN 5387 expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on RN 5387?
- The MOT on RN 5387 expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has RN 5387 done?
- RN 5387 was recorded at 48,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 65 miles a year.
- Has RN 5387 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RN 5387 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on RN 5387 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 RN 5387 find?
- RN 5387 passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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