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DBH 152K

1971 Chesil Speedster

Cream Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

7,680 mi
Last recorded7,680 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 152K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 5,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 4,471 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 4,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 4,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 4,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,259 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 4,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 3,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 2,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 1,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 886 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON SURFACES (STANDING)

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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DBH 152K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Cream with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DBH 152K, 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.

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What year was DBH 152K registered?

DBH 152K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 26 November 1971.

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