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PVL 246V

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 246V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,813 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,208 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,687 miles

handbrake has excess travel

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,586 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front seat belt splitting

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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PVL 246V is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 49,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVL 246V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVL 246V registered?

PVL 246V is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is PVL 246V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 246V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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