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MAB 255X

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 255X
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing lower hub nut (5.3.6 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear body mounts deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 85,249 miles

All body mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,074 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Very high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r suspension locking device missing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,498 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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MAB 255X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MAB 255X, 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 MAB 255X registered?

MAB 255X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is MAB 255X safe to buy?

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