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OLX 238L

1973 Chesil Speedster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

32,204 mi
Last recorded32,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Chesil Speedster12,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 238L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,204 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 32,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 31,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located coil spring loose around shock absorber, not properly engineered. (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated also bearing has play present (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Coil spring loose around damper, not properly engineered (2.4.C.2)

Brake pedal travel, suggest brakes are adjusted.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working contacts to bulb adjusted. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Re-fit bulb correctly. Bulb earth may need attention (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,990 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Tighten steering wheel fixing nut. [advice given on possible future issues with steering wheel security] (2.1.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt New gaiter required (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high [on dip beam] (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Lamp below bumper not working treated as extra rear light, [NSR comes on with dip beam] (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Investigation required to establish reason for free play (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,004 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 28,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OLX 238L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 OLX 238L, 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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What year was OLX 238L registered?

OLX 238L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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