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MYR 96L

1973 Chesil Speedster

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,844 mi
Last recorded17,844 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1973 Chesil Speedster12,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYR 96L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,844 miles

horn poor

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,648 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 14,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 13,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,298 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight movement in offside front lower arm pivot

slight rust tell-tale mark on nearside rear trailing arm pivot

Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,574 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 12,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

maybe some freeplay in nearside front top suspension arm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,237 miles

floor pan rusty

front brake pad retaining pins fitted differently in each caliper

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

slight play in front suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,089 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r torsion bar feel weak/noteably less resistance than n/s/r.

seat mount slightly distorted/damaged on underside of vehicle.

steering box moist/lube leakage.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 11,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r torsion bar feel weak/noteably less resistance than n/s/r.

seat mount slightly distorted/damaged on underside of vehicle.

steering box moist/lube leakage.

Pass 4 May 2007 10,327 miles

as previous test items 009/013 inclusive plus steering damper not fitted.

Fail 3 May 2007 10,315 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

at time of test torsion bar was fouling shockabsorber.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamps not matched (n/s test on dip beam,o/s test on full beam).

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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MYR 96L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,237 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 MYR 96L, 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 53 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MYR 96L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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