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POR 356A

1972 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,344 mi
Last recorded19,344 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 356A
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 19,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 18,633 miles

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

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 17,794 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 17,417 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 16,148 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 16,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,883 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 15,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,932 miles

handbrake does work but on near side one you have to pull to get reading

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,871 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 13,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 6,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 3,574 miles

slight fluid leak rear n/s brake drum.

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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POR 356A is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 POR 356A, 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 POR 356A registered?

POR 356A is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is POR 356A safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 356A shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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