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XUJ 774K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

10,331 mi
Last recorded10,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 774K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 10,331 miles

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

Strong advise nearside rear park brake effort lower than drives side

Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 9,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 9,921 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 9,814 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2022 9,814 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 9,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 9,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 8,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 8,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,027 miles

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

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

water pump leaking

wipers and washers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 7,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 7,809 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 6,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,323 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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XUJ 774K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XUJ 774K, 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 XUJ 774K registered?

XUJ 774K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 23 February 1972.

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