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FSL 929K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,876 mi
Last recorded25,876 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 929K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,640 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 21,965 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

service brake efficiency only just passes requirements

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,464 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,417 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 16,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 4,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 2,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 901 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 17 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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FSL 929K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,862 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 FSL 929K, 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 54 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSL 929K registered?

FSL 929K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 10 July 1972.

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