1949 Alvis 1.9L Petrol · DFE 826
1949 Alvis (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1949. Recorded mileage 14,015 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALVIS
- Year / Origin
- 1949 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DFE 826 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 14,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DFE 826 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1949 Alvis Unknown (DFE 826) between March 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
DFE 826 Mileage History
- 31/03/20254,006 mi
- 08/04/202514,015 mi+10,009 mi
Average of roughly 469,347 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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