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URF 936L

1973 Chesil Speedster

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,689 mi
Last recorded27,689 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Chesil Speedster12,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 936L
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 27,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 18,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 14,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,374 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,263 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,263 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,897 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 8,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel line cracked (but not leaking)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 6,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front ball joints-slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

rear wheel bearing play

right front wheel bearing play

Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,955 miles

front ball joints-slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

rear wheel bearing play

right front wheel bearing play

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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URF 936L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 URF 936L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URF 936L registered?

URF 936L is a 1973 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 25 April 1973.

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The MOT history for URF 936L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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