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HYF 161K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,362 mi
Last recorded21,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 161K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 21,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 21,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 21,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,695 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear parking brake reading is lower than the nearside and did not lock on brake test advise adjustment/repair

Fail 21 May 2019 20,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Offside rear parking brake reading is lower than the nearside and did not lock on brake test advise adjustment/repair

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,227 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 31 Mar 2017 20,156 miles

Indicator switch faulty not working to turn right (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,924 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,514 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,773 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2007 10,773 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HYF 161K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1972 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,862 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 HYF 161K, 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 54 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYF 161K registered?

HYF 161K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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