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GIL 8270

1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,326 mi
Last recorded6,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8270
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 6,326 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside wind screen cracked

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front and rear body mounts perished

offside and nearside headlamps stuck open

oil leak

radiator support panel corroded

rear leaf spring rubbers perished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 6,326 miles

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

radiator support panel corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen cracked

front and rear body mounts perished

oil leak

rear leaf spring mounting rubbers perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear spring cushions perishing

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cushions starting to perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all body mounts starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2017 6,326 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control all body mounts perished (6.1.B.1a)

Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket stop bushes perished (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bushes (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bushes (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 6,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 5,846 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 5,368 miles

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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GIL 8270 is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 GIL 8270, 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 35 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIL 8270 is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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