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356 CJD

1971 Chesil Speedster

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,301 mi
Last recorded5,301 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration356 CJD
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 5,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 5,253 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 5,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 4,746 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 4,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 4,601 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,003 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 4,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 3,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 3,473 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 2,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 6 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 3 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Chesil Speedster?

Based on 1,497 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
345
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Stop lamp not working 23
Horn not working 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
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356 CJD is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 8,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chesil Speedster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 356 CJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chesil Speedster typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 356 CJD registered?

356 CJD is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is 356 CJD safe to buy?

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