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YOU 304J

1971 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,674 mi
Last recorded23,674 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOU 304J
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Tyres manufactured in 2020) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Tyres manufactured in 2020) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 23,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 21,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 21,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 21,187 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 19,467 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 19,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 17,496 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 17,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 17,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 20 Apr 2012 16,751 miles

both rear fog lights not working

off side front light is dimmer than normal

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,751 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear fog lights not working

off side front light is dimmer than normal

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,041 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2009 14,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both side front wheel bearing

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 13,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,930 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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YOU 304J is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YOU 304J, 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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YOU 304J is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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