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FGC 299X

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,919 mi
Last recorded31,919 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 299X
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 31,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil level close to minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 31,291 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil level close to minimum

Oil leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 31,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,639 miles

Anti roll bar link arm bushes perished ns front os front

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 30,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti roll bar link arm bushes perished ns front os front

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,045 miles

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play in rear suspension with wheels hanging

Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body mounting bushes showing signs of perishing

both rear shock absorber lower bushed deteriorated

nearside seat belt showing signs of being shut in dor and has slight damage

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 25,756 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,846 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/SIDE REAR WHEELBEARING .

Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,592 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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FGC 299X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGC 299X, 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 FGC 299X registered?

FGC 299X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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