1948 Alvis TA14 1.9L Petrol · PRF 865
1948 Alvis TA14 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1948. Recorded mileage 69,464 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALVIS TA14
- Year / Origin
- 1948 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PRF 865 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 69,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PRF 865 Mileage History
- 08/05/202568,676 mi
- 28/07/202669,464 mi+788 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
PRF 865 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1948 Alvis Ta14 (PRF 865) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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