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HMU 606K

1971 Chesil Speedster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Chesil Speedster8,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 606K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

Nearside rear brake drum back plate wet

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 19,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,876 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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HMU 606K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMU 606K, 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 HMU 606K registered?

HMU 606K is a 1971 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HMU 606K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 606K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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