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SMO 778Y

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,021 mi
Last recorded42,021 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 778Y
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,021 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 42,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached locking nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached locking nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

small oil leak from power steering ram

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

small oil leak from power steering ram

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 40,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,190 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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SMO 778Y is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SMO 778Y, 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 SMO 778Y registered?

SMO 778Y is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 14 September 1982.

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