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EMD 988J

1970 Chesil Speedster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,081 mi
Last recorded26,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMD 988J
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2024 26,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,841 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,918 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 9,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,370 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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EMD 988J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EMD 988J, 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 EMD 988J registered?

EMD 988J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 23 December 1970.

Is EMD 988J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMD 988J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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