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FDV 242T

1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Green Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette60,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 242T
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,587 miles

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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FDV 242T is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Green with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDV 242T, 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 48 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 FDV 242T?

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What year was FDV 242T registered?

FDV 242T is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FDV 242T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 242T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDV 242T have outstanding finance?

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