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MRK 55L

1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,643 mi
Last recorded64,643 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRK 55L
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 64,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 64,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 63,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,818 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,851 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,225 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,068 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,672 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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MRK 55L is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MRK 55L, 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 54 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRK 55L registered?

MRK 55L is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MRK 55L safe to buy?

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