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KEH 719K

1971 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,952 mi
Last recorded6,952 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEH 719K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 6,952 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 6,952 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 4,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 4,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 12 May 2016 4,116 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 12 May 2015 4,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 4,096 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 4,096 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,913 miles

Wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,534 miles

Fuel pipe damp

Slight play in neearside rear cv joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,925 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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KEH 719K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 8,707 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 KEH 719K, 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 55 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEH 719K registered?

KEH 719K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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