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BLF 828S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 828S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,867 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

slight twist in offide front flexi

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalence 20%

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brakes slightly imbalenced

slight transmision oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear handbrake weak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake binding slightly

slight play in seat back mechanisms

slight play in steering column ajuster

suspension pushes front and rear slight perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 60,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake binding slightly

slight play in seat back mechanisms

slight play in steering column ajuster

suspension pushes front and rear slight perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,564 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 59,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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BLF 828S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 63,253 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 BLF 828S, 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 48 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLF 828S registered?

BLF 828S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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