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B400 DBV

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette78,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 DBV
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 16 May 2014 98,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 May 2014 98,767 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2013 96,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 96,067 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front floor pan repaired

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,110 miles

Front n/s inner floor pan fractured.

Rear upper stop light only partly working.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,151 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 74,471 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 74,019 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B400 DBV is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B400 DBV, 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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B400 DBV is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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