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DBN 169V

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette42,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBN 169V
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,518 miles

Exhaust clamp missing N/S/R back box but no leaking and held in place

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 7,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,766 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 7,748 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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DBN 169V is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,778 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 DBN 169V, 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 21 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBN 169V registered?

DBN 169V is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is DBN 169V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBN 169V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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