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L616 HDV

1993 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,180 mi
Last recorded74,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette70,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL616 HDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,157 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,069 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,840 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,532 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 70,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,202 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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L616 HDV is a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 70,260 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 L616 HDV, 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 33 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L616 HDV registered?

L616 HDV is a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L616 HDV safe to buy?

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