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FWL 487S

1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5729cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,831 mi
Last recorded49,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette58,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWL 487S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,729cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,831 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

radiator mounting corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 May 2011 49,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

radiator mounting corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 49,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nsf tyre worn outside edge

osf wheel bearing slightly noisy

radiator support panel corroded

slight corosion nsr body mount

yokes on rear drive shafts contact when vehicle is in raised position suspension fully extended

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,830 miles

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion

front brakes would benefit from service to ensure best possible performance

niether wheel locked on park brake test

osf tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2008 49,830 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion

osf tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear tyres perished in tread area

seating washer missing from one nut on osf 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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FWL 487S is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,729cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,029 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 FWL 487S, 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 49 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FWL 487S is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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