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MKU 505W

1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Grey Petrol 5007cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette58,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 505W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,007cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/n/s/track road ends slightly play

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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MKU 505W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette in Grey with a 5,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 58,903 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 MKU 505W, 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 46 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 MKU 505W?

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What year was MKU 505W registered?

MKU 505W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is MKU 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKU 505W 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 MKU 505W have outstanding finance?

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