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F477 RRO

1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,592 mi
Last recorded54,592 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Corvette79,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 RRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 53,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,257 miles

Covers over outer sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow in rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2023 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Covers over outer sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow in rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroding

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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F477 RRO is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 79,012 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 F477 RRO, 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 37 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F477 RRO registered?

F477 RRO is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F477 RRO safe to buy?

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