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FUS 130S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,550 mi
Last recorded90,550 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 130S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blow on exhaust manifold and centre exhaust joint

slight play in both rear wheels drive shaft movement into diff

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,525 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blow on exhaust manifold and centre exhaust joint

slight play in both rear wheels drive shaft movement into diff

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight play in both rear shafts into diff

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,947 miles

Both rear body mounts deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play both rear drive shafts into diff

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear body mounts deteriorating / slight play in offside rear drive shaft into diff/

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear body mounts deteriorating / slight play in offside rear drive shaft into diff/

Pass 5 May 2016 79,795 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wheel bearings have play

General corrosion

N/S front brake pipe corroded

Parking brake poor and little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2015 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

gearbox cooler pipe rusted and leaking

underside rusting

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

fog light not fitted (too early 1979)

front no plate cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

fog light not fitted (too early 1979)

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just met minimum requirement which would indicate that further repair or adjustment is required

Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,813 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,660 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FUS 130S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUS 130S, 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.

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FUS 130S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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