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RHJ 59T

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette58,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 59T
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,166 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,569 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RHJ 59T is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RHJ 59T, 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

How do I check the history of RHJ 59T?

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What year was RHJ 59T registered?

RHJ 59T is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is RHJ 59T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 59T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHJ 59T have outstanding finance?

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