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JWV 529V

1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,791 mi
Last recorded7,791 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Corvette79,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 529V
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 7,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 7,411 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake just within limits ok at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,043 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 7,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,182 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Oct 2015 6,182 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Oct 2014 4,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 4,231 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JWV 529V is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWV 529V, 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 JWV 529V registered?

JWV 529V is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is JWV 529V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 529V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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