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BMX 220H

1970 Chesil Speedster

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,727 mi
Last recorded13,727 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Chesil Speedster11,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 220H
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,045 miles

suspect rear offside hub oil seal leaking.

Fail 4 May 2011 10,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 10,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 10,473 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 9,575 miles

steering column slightly bent

Fail 27 May 2008 7,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering column slightly bent

Pass 27 May 2008 7,950 miles

steering column slightly bent

Pass 9 May 2007 6,527 miles

Both rear inner driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 5,638 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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BMX 220H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BMX 220H, 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 BMX 220H registered?

BMX 220H is a 1970 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is BMX 220H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMX 220H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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