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B431 VLJ

1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette79,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB431 VLJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,182 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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B431 VLJ is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 79,891 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 B431 VLJ, 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 42 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B431 VLJ registered?

B431 VLJ is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 24 July 1984.

Is B431 VLJ safe to buy?

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