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517 LAF

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,404 mi
Last recorded79,404 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration517 LAF
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 79,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel breather pipe,corroded deteriorated.

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing lens (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing lens (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,404 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,404 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres begining to wear on edges

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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517 LAF is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,888 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 Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 517 LAF, 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 44 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 517 LAF registered?

517 LAF is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is 517 LAF safe to buy?

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