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PEZ 141

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette58,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 141
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,129 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside body mounting rubbers perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 47,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside body mounting rubbers perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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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PEZ 141 is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,049 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 PEZ 141, 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 47 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 PEZ 141 registered?

PEZ 141 is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is PEZ 141 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEZ 141 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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