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TAZ 1978

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,927 mi
Last recorded50,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette78,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 1978
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 50,927 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side right side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

checked paper work was registered 1978

Fail 24 May 2022 50,686 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 50,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

hand brake travel long

Fail 17 May 2021 50,154 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,519 miles

Nearside bonnet catch not locking

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,486 miles

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

Nearside bonnet catch not locking

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 46,392 miles

PAS pipes damp??

Pass 13 May 2015 45,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 45,318 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

all ball joints have over spill from greasing

o/s/f wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight blow from rear box joint

Pass 2 May 2013 43,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,705 miles

PAS pipes/steering ram damp

amber marker lights on front

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,922 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,917 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 36,947 miles

advise front wiper blade's

Fail 1 May 2007 36,947 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

advise front wiper blade's

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,542 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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TAZ 1978 is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,608 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 TAZ 1978, 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 41 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAZ 1978 registered?

TAZ 1978 is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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