1953 Alvis TA21 3.0L Petrol · DR 8037
1953 Alvis TA21 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1953. Recorded mileage 52,648 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALVIS TA21
- Year / Origin
- 1953 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1953
- Engine
- 2992cc
DR 8037 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 52,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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DR 8037 Mileage History
- 28/07/202252,354 mi
- 07/11/202552,648 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DR 8037 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 1953 Alvis Ta21 (DR 8037) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 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: Tyres (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.