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OBY 810L

1972 Chesil Speedster

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,364 mi
Last recorded26,364 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBY 810L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 26,364 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 25,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 25,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,186 miles

both front indicators starting to go white

Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,904 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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OBY 810L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBY 810L, 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 OBY 810L registered?

OBY 810L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is OBY 810L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBY 810L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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