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FRR 559V

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,689 mi
Last recorded51,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette58,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRR 559V
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,689 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake master cylinder/ servo area slightly damp ????

drivers view slightly obstructed by super charger??

Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake master cylinder/ servo area slightly damp ????

drivers view slightly obstructed by super charger??

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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FRR 559V is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FRR 559V, 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 FRR 559V registered?

FRR 559V is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is FRR 559V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRR 559V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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