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Alvis TA 21

Black and Silver · Petrol · 1951 · 3,000 cc

RPB 71MOT history

RPB 71 is a black and silver petrol Alvis TA 21 first used on 8 Oct 1951. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 19,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
19,793 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPB 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TA 21
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
8 Oct 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPB 71 was last recorded at 19,793 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,787 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 19,793 miles
  • 2021 – 17,802 miles
  • 2020 – 16,482 miles
  • 2019 – 15,009 miles
  • 2018 – 12,976 miles
  • 2017 – 11,667 miles
  • 2016 – 9,498 miles
  • 2015 – 9,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,793 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbing on spring (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,793 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    498936468410
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbing on spring (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail19,787 miles (+1,985)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,787 miles
    Test number
    244350877774
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbing on spring (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass17,802 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,802 miles
    Test number
    228294419052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass16,482 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    750323384405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail16,470 miles (+1,461)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    307960035984
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass15,009 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,009 miles
    Test number
    658384831512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,976 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,976 miles
    Test number
    996123279754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,796 miles (+1,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,796 miles
    Test number
    192839244237
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass11,667 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    11,667 miles
    Test number
    370253321310
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass9,498 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    9,498 miles
    Test number
    826708341618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,264 miles (+2,541)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,264 miles
    Test number
    763846009942
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass6,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    6,723 miles
    Test number
    116134955478
    • NoteTape stuck in inner bead of nearside front tyre.

  13. Fail6,723 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,723 miles
    Test number
    576643245055
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteTape stuck in inner bead of nearside front tyre.

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296838163202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteSpeedo not fitted.

Questions about RPB 71

What vehicle is registration RPB 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPB 71 on a black and silver petrol Alvis TA 21 first used on 8 Oct 1951. 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 RPB 71 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RPB 71 expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RPB 71?
The MOT on RPB 71 expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RPB 71 done?
RPB 71 was recorded at 19,793 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 1,704 miles a year.
Has RPB 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPB 71 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on RPB 71 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 RPB 71 find?
RPB 71 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre wearing on edges; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective rubbing on spring, and 2 more.

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