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Maroon and Black · Petrol · 1936 · 2,386 cc

SSU 473MOT history

SSU 473 is a maroon and black petrol Alvis first used on 1 Mar 1990. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 36,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
36,068 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 473
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Colour
Maroon and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,386 cc
Year of manufacture
1936
First used
1 Mar 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 473 was last recorded at 36,068 miles on 20 May 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,060 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,068 miles
  • 2024 – 35,906 miles
  • 2022 – 35,816 miles
  • 2010 – 8,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,068 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front slight play in king pin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

6 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,068 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    167423264562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail36,060 miles (+154)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    362489952637
    • MajorNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,906 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    418980640981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,816 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    109383782650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in king pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail35,808 miles (+27,327)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    830783407013
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in king pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front leaf spring worn

  6. Pass8,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,481 miles
    Test number
    584921160040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 473

What vehicle is registration SSU 473 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 473 on a maroon and black petrol Alvis first used on 1 Mar 1990. 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 SSU 473 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SSU 473 expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SSU 473?
The MOT on SSU 473 expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SSU 473 done?
SSU 473 was recorded at 36,068 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 1,813 miles a year.
Has SSU 473 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 473 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on SSU 473 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 SSU 473 find?
SSU 473 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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