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YIL 8782

1973 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,254 mi
Last recorded33,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Chesil Speedster12,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8782
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,254 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 33,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,386 miles

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,692 miles

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

slight inbalance to rear brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight inbalance to rear brakes

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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YIL 8782 is a 1973 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YIL 8782, 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 YIL 8782 registered?

YIL 8782 is a 1973 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is YIL 8782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 8782 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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