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ARL 834T

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,285 mi
Last recorded60,285 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette58,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 834T
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corroded floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2020 60,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corroded floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis

retractable headlights sticking when turned off

Pass 10 May 2019 60,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 60,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 60,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,520 miles

play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 May 2016 58,766 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2015 58,538 miles

corrosion started on vehicle

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 6 May 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,049 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 58,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 54,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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ARL 834T is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,049 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARL 834T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARL 834T?

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What year was ARL 834T registered?

ARL 834T is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ARL 834T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARL 834T shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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