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BMM 35T

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,886 mi
Last recorded16,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMM 35T
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 16,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 167,780 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arms have movement at front bush , also bush in arm for antiroll bar mount show signs of perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2019 16,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable rubbing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arms have movement at front bush , also bush in arm for antiroll bar mount show signs of perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2019 16,702 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 14,309 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 13,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,841 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 12,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 11,904 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 11,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,963 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 May 2012 10,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 8,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 7,247 miles

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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BMM 35T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BMM 35T, 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 BMM 35T registered?

BMM 35T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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