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OLD 486L

1972 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,233 mi
Last recorded40,233 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 486L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 40,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,412 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,661 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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OLD 486L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OLD 486L, 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 OLD 486L registered?

OLD 486L is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is OLD 486L safe to buy?

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