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MWV 336J

1970 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 336J
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,894 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 15,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 15,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 15,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,645 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 14,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 10,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,685 miles

pre-'73 regeistration plates fitted; vehicle first registered 28/11/1970; registered in UK 07/07/2008

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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MWV 336J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1970 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 11,094 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 MWV 336J, 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 56 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWV 336J registered?

MWV 336J is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 28 November 1970.

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