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Talbot Alpine S2

White · Petrol · 1964 · 1,592 cc

840 VYMOT history

840 VY is a white petrol Talbot Alpine S2 first used on 18 Mar 1964. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 9,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
9,499 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 VY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Talbot
Model
Alpine S2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
18 Mar 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 VY was last recorded at 9,499 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2011: 389 miles, lower than 70,492 miles on 17 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
9,040 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,499 miles
  • 2025 – 9,040 miles
  • 2024 – 8,699 miles
  • 2023 – 7,998 miles
  • 2021 – 7,154 miles
  • 2020 – 6,202 miles
  • 2019 – 5,277 miles
  • 2018 – 4,551 miles
  • 2017 – 4,188 miles
  • 2016 – 3,715 miles
  • 2015 – 3,162 miles
  • 2014 – 2,510 miles
  • 2013 – 1,956 miles
  • 2012 – 1,122 miles
  • 2011 – 389 miles
  • 2010 – 70,492 miles
  • 2009 – 69,065 miles
  • 2008 – 68,190 miles
  • 2007 – 66,490 miles
  • 2006 – 64,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,499 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,499 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    9,499 miles
    Test number
    207485351339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass9,040 miles (+341)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    9,040 miles
    Test number
    751447190929
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass8,699 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    8,699 miles
    Test number
    126542895754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass7,998 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    7,998 miles
    Test number
    578324231854
    • AdvisoryRear Axle damp with oil on outer hubs

  5. Pass7,154 miles (+952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    7,154 miles
    Test number
    461919589774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass6,202 miles (+925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    6,202 miles
    Test number
    226026889823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass5,277 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    5,277 miles
    Test number
    833631035846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass4,551 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    4,551 miles
    Test number
    987058289969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass4,188 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    4,188 miles
    Test number
    568977073110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass3,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    3,715 miles
    Test number
    706182465595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail3,715 miles (+553)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,715 miles
    Test number
    869506808701
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f sill end/inner arch corroded outside prescribed areas

  12. Pass3,162 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    3,162 miles
    Test number
    246656445165
    • NoteN/s/r wheel stud short

  13. Fail3,160 miles (+650)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,160 miles
    Test number
    897921245137
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel stud short

  14. Pass2,510 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    2,510 miles
    Test number
    726572134177
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass1,956 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    1,956 miles
    Test number
    729067033137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    1,122 miles
    Test number
    957493542141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail1,122 miles (+733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,122 miles
    Test number
    238449332138
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass389 miles (-70,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    389 miles
    Test number
    956844901152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,492 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,492 miles
    Test number
    723837500115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    570643739136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,065 miles (+875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    261742539135
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass68,190 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    251857208123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,490 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    702370907168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    861035596049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,456 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    611765696074
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about 840 VY

What vehicle is registration 840 VY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 VY on a white petrol Talbot Alpine S2 first used on 18 Mar 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 840 VY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 VY is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 840 VY?
The MOT on 840 VY is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 VY done?
840 VY was recorded at 9,499 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
Has 840 VY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 VY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2016.
Has the mileage on 840 VY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 840 VY find?
840 VY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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