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VRL 879S

1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158 mi
Last recorded158 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette60,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 879S
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 158 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 879S is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Silver with a 5,700cc 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 879S, 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

How do I check the history of VRL 879S?

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What year was VRL 879S registered?

VRL 879S is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VRL 879S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 879S 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.

Does VRL 879S have outstanding finance?

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