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Brown · Petrol · 1927 · 1,465 cc

YF 7640MOT history

YF 7640 is a brown petrol Alvis first used on 18 May 1927. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 9,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
9,976 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YF 7640
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,465 cc
Year of manufacture
1927
First used
18 May 1927
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YF 7640 was last recorded at 9,976 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,970 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,976 miles
  • 2012 – 5,007 miles
  • 2011 – 4,385 miles
  • 2010 – 4,111 miles
  • 2009 – 3,812 miles
  • 2008 – 3,142 miles
  • 2007 – 2,737 miles
  • 2006 – 1,725 miles
  • 2005 – 989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,976 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    9,976 miles
    Test number
    438407189127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail9,970 miles (+4,963)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,970 miles
    Test number
    765805796685
    • MajorNearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass5,007 miles (+622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,007 miles
    Test number
    365943622235
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly low n/s/f wheel bearing loose
  4. Pass4,385 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    4,385 miles
    Test number
    619048021221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,111 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    4,111 miles
    Test number
    664166990128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,812 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,812 miles
    Test number
    270249889151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass3,142 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,142 miles
    Test number
    951554748183
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll tyres poor condition advise replacement n/s/r tyre on limit various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn
  8. Fail3,140 miles (+403)9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,140 miles
    Test number
    170329728162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust insecure handbrake pivot fouling exhaust n/s/r tyre on limit all tyres poor advise replacement front brake balance could be better
    • NoteStop lamps inop various play in steering joints various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn various oil leaks
  9. Pass2,737 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,737 miles
    Test number
    193733017244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass1,725 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    1,725 miles
    Test number
    612602296163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass989 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    989 miles
    Test number
    701638305267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YF 7640

What vehicle is registration YF 7640 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YF 7640 on a brown petrol Alvis first used on 18 May 1927. 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 YF 7640 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YF 7640 expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YF 7640?
The MOT on YF 7640 expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YF 7640 done?
YF 7640 was recorded at 9,976 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 480 miles a year.
Has YF 7640 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YF 7640 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on YF 7640 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YF 7640 find?
YF 7640 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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