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RKU 279X

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,948 mi
Last recorded89,948 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette50,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 279X
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 89,051 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 89,027 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements vehicles manufactured after 1 January 1978 (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Direction indicators must be amber. Vehicles first used from 1 September 1965 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Direction indicators must be amber. Vehicles first used from 1 September 1965 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1980 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements vehicles manufactured after 1 January 1978 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,840 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,370 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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RKU 279X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKU 279X, 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 44 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 RKU 279X registered?

RKU 279X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RKU 279X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKU 279X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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