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SFX 469K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,499 mi
Last recorded10,499 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 469K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 10,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 10,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 9,443 miles

ALL TYRES 2006 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-65X15V)

SLIGHT SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET

WIPERS MOVE VERY SLOWLY.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 9,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

ALL TYRES 2006 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-65X15V)

SLIGHT SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET

WIPERS MOVE VERY SLOWLY.

Pass 30 May 2017 9,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 9,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 8,792 miles

Offside Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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SFX 469K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFX 469K, 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 SFX 469K registered?

SFX 469K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is SFX 469K safe to buy?

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