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ELM 416J

1970 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,004 mi
Last recorded14,004 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELM 416J
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 14,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 13,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 13,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 12,951 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 12,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2012 10,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 6,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 4,121 miles

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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ELM 416J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ELM 416J, 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

How do I check the history of ELM 416J?

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What year was ELM 416J registered?

ELM 416J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is ELM 416J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELM 416J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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