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DGK 71S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,576 mi
Last recorded84,576 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 71S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,066 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 81,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,558 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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DGK 71S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGK 71S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGK 71S?

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What year was DGK 71S registered?

DGK 71S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DGK 71S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 71S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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