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FPC 926V

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

White Petrol 5730cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette58,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 926V
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,730cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,855 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,525 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 78,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak at engine

Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,291 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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FPC 926V is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in White with a 5,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FPC 926V, 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

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What year was FPC 926V registered?

FPC 926V is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is FPC 926V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPC 926V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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