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MKW 769W

1980 Chevrolet Corvette

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette58,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 769W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 61,773 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid nearside rear wheel (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,641 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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MKW 769W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 769W, 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 MKW 769W?

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What year was MKW 769W registered?

MKW 769W is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is MKW 769W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 769W shows 3 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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