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GIB 1959

1959 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 1959
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 96,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

damp around steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2010 96,716 miles

front indicators faded white

high imbalance at front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front panel under radiator

Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,218 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 95,823 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GIB 1959 is a 1959 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIB 1959, 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 67 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GIB 1959 is a 1959 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1959.

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