1949 Alvis TA14 1.9L Petrol · OPU 438
1949 Alvis TA14 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1949. Recorded mileage 65,320 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALVIS TA14
- Year / Origin
- 1949 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OPU 438 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 65,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OPU 438 Mileage History
- 02/05/202364,458 mi
- 17/05/202464,986 mi+528 mi
- 20/06/202565,215 mi+229 mi
- 20/06/202565,215 mi
- 01/07/202665,320 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OPU 438 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 1949 Alvis Ta14 (OPU 438) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues). 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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