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BUA 580X

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,313 mi
Last recorded93,313 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 580X
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,313 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside tell tale

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle left hand drive (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle left hand drive (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,308 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,065 miles

Both pop up headlamps stuck it upper position

Handbrake cable mount clips on both rear suspenion trailing arms positioned very close to rear wheel inner rims

Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,064 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both pop up headlamps stuck it upper position

Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,062 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

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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BUA 580X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUA 580X, 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 BUA 580X registered?

BUA 580X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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