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WIG 2356

1970 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,876 mi
Last recorded8,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 2356
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 8,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 8,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 8,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 7,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,410 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 6,410 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,404 miles

Slight binding at offside rear.

Pass 23 May 2014 6,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 May 2014 6,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 5,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WIG 2356 is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WIG 2356, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIG 2356 registered?

WIG 2356 is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is WIG 2356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIG 2356 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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