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MKW 204W

1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette58,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 204W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,935 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end tip splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,443 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing, both wing mirrors present ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,441 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported loose bare wire/terminal close to alternator (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front wipers not switching off

Offside Rear flexible brake hose not retained in its holder

Offside Rear parking brake cable rubbing on inside of tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

no safty catch on bonnet

Nearside melted plastic cover for wires close to exhaust on n/s,no heat shield

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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MKW 204W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MKW 204W, 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.

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What year was MKW 204W registered?

MKW 204W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is MKW 204W safe to buy?

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