1954 Swallow Doretti 2.0L Petrol · UVT 429
1954 Swallow Doretti (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 1954. Recorded mileage 65,250 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SWALLOW DORETTI
- Year / Origin
- 1954
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UVT 429 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 65,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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UVT 429 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1954 Swallow Doretti (UVT 429) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
UVT 429 Mileage History
- 07/09/202264,274 mi
- 16/08/202364,571 mi+297 mi
- 28/08/202464,997 mi+426 mi
- 26/08/202565,250 mi+253 mi
Average of roughly 329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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