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CSZ 919

1973 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,339 mi
Last recorded8,339 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Chesil Speedster12,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 919
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear discs have some corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2025 8,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear discs have some corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 7,742 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 7,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 7,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 7,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 5,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,998 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in pivot

Fail 17 Apr 2013 3,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CSZ 919 is a 1973 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,237 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 CSZ 919, 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 53 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 CSZ 919 registered?

CSZ 919 is a 1973 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is CSZ 919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 919 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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