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VRL 384S

1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Silver Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette60,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 384S
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,452 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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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VRL 384S is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Silver with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,957 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 VRL 384S, 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 48 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 VRL 384S registered?

VRL 384S is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VRL 384S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 384S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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