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DGW 203B

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5357cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 203B
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,357cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 72,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 59,251 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DGW 203B is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,357cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DGW 203B, 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

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What year was DGW 203B registered?

DGW 203B is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is DGW 203B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 203B shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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