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UKE 856H

1970 Chesil Speedster

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,127 mi
Last recorded37,127 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 856H
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 37,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 37,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 20,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,977 miles

Nearisde front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside front suspension assembly slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,983 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 18,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 16,495 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,132 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 8,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,326 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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UKE 856H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 11,094 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 UKE 856H, 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 56 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKE 856H registered?

UKE 856H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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