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RCS 751X

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCS 751X
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,057 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,043 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,867 miles

hand brake travel more than usual ,but passable

n/s/r n o/s/r drop link bushes perished

Pass 8 Feb 2015 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

exhaust centre bracket broken

n/s/rear axle mount bush worn

o/s/rear axle bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 956,728 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 95,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,080 miles

corrosion showing on all metal fuel lines

the hand brake has only just met the minimum requirements of 20% and the pass percentage is 16%

Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

CORROSION SHOWING ON ALL METAL FUEL LINES

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,874 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,417 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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RCS 751X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCS 751X, 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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RCS 751X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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