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SWR 704M

1974 Chesil Speedster

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,340 mi
Last recorded18,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 704M
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 18,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 16,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Top shock absorber mount rubber slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,360 miles

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

Nearside front top shock absorber rubber bush slight deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General surface corrosion. (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside front top shock absorber rubber bush slight deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,989 miles

Both front top shock absorber bushes deteriorated, no movement

Main beam not illuminate

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres lightly parished and wearing uneven

main beam headlight tell tale not working

Fail 7 Sep 2011 15,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres lightly parished and wearing uneven

main beam headlight tell tale not working

Fail 31 Aug 2010 15,830 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front top shockabsorber bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,438 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,740 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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SWR 704M is a 1974 Chesil Speedster in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWR 704M, 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 52 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWR 704M registered?

SWR 704M is a 1974 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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