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CYL 387H

1970 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

25,338 mi
Last recorded25,338 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 387H
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 24,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 24,404 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,026 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,968 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 22,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 18,516 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,605 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 16,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 15,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,924 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 6,682 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 14 Jul 2006 6,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre at 2mm within centre 3/4 of tread

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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CYL 387H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1970 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 11,094 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 CYL 387H, 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 56 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 CYL 387H registered?

CYL 387H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 11 March 1970.

Is CYL 387H safe to buy?

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