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HOU 824L

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,916 mi
Last recorded32,916 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 824L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 32,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 32,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,258 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 32,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,170 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 30,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 24,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,314 miles

slight play n/s/f top arm pivot

wiper blades poor

Fail 20 Jun 2011 19,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s/f top arm pivot

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

oil cooling fans insecure n/s +o/s/r

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,918 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,888 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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HOU 824L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HOU 824L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOU 824L registered?

HOU 824L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOU 824L safe to buy?

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