Chesil Speedster Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Chesil Speedster car check
Is the Chesil Speedster reliable? We analysed 1,497 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Chesil Speedster is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, stop lamp not working and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chesil Speedster.
Chesil Speedster Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chesil Speedster. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chesil Speedster MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chesil Speedster to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chesil Speedster Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chesil Speedster fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chesil Speedster Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chesil Speedster owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chesil Speedster MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chesil Speedster year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73 | 74.0% | 3,338 | 4,357 | 9,939 |
| 1973 | 75 | 78.7% | 7,058 | 12,237 | 22,650 |
| 1972 | 362 | 78.2% | 6,306 | 13,862 | 24,196 |
| 1971 | 237 | 79.3% | 3,976 | 8,707 | 18,067 |
| 1970 | 295 | 81.0% | 7,590 | 11,094 | 15,894 |
| 1969 | 105 | 73.3% | 3,963 | 7,886 | 24,420 |
How Long Does a Chesil Speedster Last?
Based on 113 Chesil Speedster vehicles on UK roads.
Chesil Speedster Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chesil Speedster MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Chesil Speedster
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.0% MOT pass rate from 295 tests
73.3% MOT pass rate from 105 tests
The best year to buy a used Chesil Speedster is 1970, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.0% across 295 tests. The 1969 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chesil Speedster Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesil Speedster THIS CAR | 79.8% | 1,497 | 10,146 mi | 57 yrs |
| Reliant Robin Super | 75% | 753 | 27,860 mi | 49 yrs |
| Alexander Dennis Unknown | 87.7% | 1,796 | 144,160 mi | 21 yrs |
| Yamaha Yfm 350 R (quad Bike) | 81.7% | 971 | 4,054 mi | 21 yrs |
| Motor Hispania Furia 50 | 61.7% | 705 | 9,931 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Reliant Robin Super (75.0% pass rate) and the Alexander Dennis Unknown (87.7% pass rate), the Chesil Speedster sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chesil SpeedsterShould you buy a used Chesil Speedster?
The Chesil Speedster has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 1,497 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Chesil Speedster are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (29 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (23), and horn not working (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Chesil Speedster owner drives around 345 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Chesil Speedster models stay on UK roads for around 57 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.