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CYM 988V

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 988V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 34,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked Leaf spring link joint (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,594 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 30,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,206 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 29,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,067 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,067 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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CYM 988V is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 49,041 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 CYM 988V, 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 47 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CYM 988V registered?

CYM 988V is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 25 September 1979.

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The MOT history for CYM 988V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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