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FDP 261V

1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,102 mi
Last recorded35,102 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette66,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 261V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 35,102 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s o/s sill cover's

Pass 16 May 2016 32,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

slight play n/s steering drop arm

slight wear steering damper bush

very slight leak steering box

Fail 12 May 2016 32,016 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

slight wear steering damper bush

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,481 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear driveshafts

slight play in steering dampers

Pass 10 Oct 2009 14,472 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear driveshafts

slight play in steering dampers

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,579 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,113 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in engine mounts

slight play in steering wheel

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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FDP 261V is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 66,598 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 FDP 261V, 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 46 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FDP 261V registered?

FDP 261V is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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