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VET 12S

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Grey Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 12S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 65,521 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 65,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing red as well as amber (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing red as well as amber (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,856 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 64,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 64,304 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 60,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,514 miles

nsr & osr wheels slight play

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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VET 12S is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Grey 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 VET 12S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VET 12S registered?

VET 12S is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VET 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 12S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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