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FYW 148V

1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,608 mi
Last recorded179,608 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette66,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 148V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 179,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 179,608 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,444 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FYW 148V is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FYW 148V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYW 148V registered?

FYW 148V is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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