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KTU 735L

1972 Chesil Speedster

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

394 mi
Last recorded394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 735L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 186 miles

advise engine misfire

Pass 6 Apr 2011 145 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 77 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2007 77 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 12 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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KTU 735L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KTU 735L, 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 KTU 735L registered?

KTU 735L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 3 October 1972.

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The MOT history for KTU 735L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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