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YLU 905X

1983 General Motors Corvette

Black Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 905X
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,328 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in all wheel bearings

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,004 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,988 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,265 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 35,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 24,682 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight play in steering drop arm balljoint assembly.

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
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YLU 905X is a 1983 General Motors Corvette in Black with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLU 905X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLU 905X registered?

YLU 905X is a 1983 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 19 December 1983.

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