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HJM 255H

1969 Chesil Speedster

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

8,263 mi
Last recorded8,263 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1969 Chesil Speedster7,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 255H
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 8,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 8,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 8,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2023 8,031 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 7,886 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 7,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible brake fluid reservoir hose leaking excessively (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 7,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 7,628 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 7,499 miles

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 7,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 6,793 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 6,784 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 6,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 6,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 5,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 5,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 5,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 3,963 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 3,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flucation in front foot brake effort

front wipers poor

Fail 26 Mar 2014 3,137 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,034 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 1,045 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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HJM 255H is a 1969 Chesil Speedster in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1969 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 7,886 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 HJM 255H, 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 57 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJM 255H registered?

HJM 255H is a 1969 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 4 August 1969.

Is HJM 255H safe to buy?

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