1952 Alvis 3.0L Petrol · NLM 475

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of concern. Since the most recent test in June 2022 at 50,308 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified during the significant 2019 failure were addressed and the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of compliance over the last four years of testing. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 74-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 680 miles per year. Between June 2019 and June 2022, the car covered only 233 miles, moving from 50,075 to 50,308 miles. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber components, such as perished bushes and seals, and can result in brake corrosion from lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and suspension systems given the history of the 2019 failure. The tester previously flagged an excessively worn nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush alongside significant brake imbalance across the front axle. Although these were cleared, the low-usage nature of the car suggests checking for seized calipers or degraded brake lines that may manifest after extended inactivity. The structural integrity of the chassis remains a priority for a vehicle of this age, as the record does not detail the state of rust corrosion which often affects vintage Alvis models.