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XUV 998

1971 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,514 mi
Last recorded19,514 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUV 998
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 19,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 19,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,067 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,190 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 22 May 2009 11,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,839 miles

nearside steering lock stop missing

Fail 9 Mar 2007 6,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 3,604 miles

Nearside front top suspension arm slight play in torsion bar tube

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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XUV 998 is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 8,707 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 XUV 998, 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 55 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUV 998 registered?

XUV 998 is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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