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FBC 51T

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 51T
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,866 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

appears to have excessive driveshaft float in differential,unsure ,hence pass/advise!!!! drive shafts have solid UJ"s make up suspension upper arms

front brake hose ferrules corroded badly at calipers

front radiator sub-frame heavily corroded!!

offside front shock-absorber weeping

power steering pipes & hoses corroded/damaged!!

power steering ram worn

rear leaf spring starting to flair/missalign

suspect power steering system leaking at ram,masked by engine oil leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,160 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 78,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FBC 51T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBC 51T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBC 51T registered?

FBC 51T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FBC 51T safe to buy?

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