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LMH 156K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 156K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,111 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,509 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 28,509 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,197 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing to inner edge

minor perishing in O/S/F tyre

small chip/minor crack in windscreen

steering coupling perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2018 26,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from behind fire wall cover will require panel to be removed (8.2.3)

both front indictors starting to show white light

minor perishing O/S/F tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chip/minor crack in windscreen

steering coupling perishing

suspect washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,463 miles

Minor oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,461 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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LMH 156K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LMH 156K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMH 156K registered?

LMH 156K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is LMH 156K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMH 156K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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