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BUR 916S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 916S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 53,005 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pscv joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 52,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 52,660 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2016 50,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 46,567 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,328 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,692 miles

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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BUR 916S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BUR 916S, 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 BUR 916S registered?

BUR 916S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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