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ACX 178K

1971 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,147 mi
Last recorded18,147 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACX 178K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 18,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 17,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 13,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 10,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 8,364 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 6,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,678 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 6,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 5,882 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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ACX 178K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ACX 178K, 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 ACX 178K registered?

ACX 178K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ACX 178K safe to buy?

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