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743 DXL

1972 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,180 mi
Last recorded26,180 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration743 DXL
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 26,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 25,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 24,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 24,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 19,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 17,882 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,446 miles

condition of front discs

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,048 miles

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 15,599 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,317 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 15,317 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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743 DXL is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1972 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 743 DXL, 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 54 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 743 DXL registered?

743 DXL is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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