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YLX 509X

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Grey Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 509X
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 74,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 74,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,513 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,513 miles

Brake performance not tested due to caliper leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator side repeater not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear side marker light not working

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

oil leaks

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator side repeater not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear side marker light not working

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

oil leaks

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 7 Sep 2011 71,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch broken

Vehicle smells of petrol - but no leak evident

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch broken

Vehicle smells of petrol - but no leak evident

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,837 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 70,656 miles

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

play in rear diff / inner drive shaft joints

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 67,842 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YLX 509X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Grey with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLX 509X, 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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YLX 509X is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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