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GVG 137K

1972 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette43,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 137K
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,519 miles

Slight movement at offside rear wheel/hub

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,424 miles

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brakes bind slightly

engine sump drain plug leaks oil ???

near side seat belt webbing slightly fluffing [in seat back area]

off side headlamp unit slightly slow lift operation

Fail 15 Jul 2014 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes bind slightly

engine sump drain plug leaks oil ???

near side seat belt webbing slightly fluffing [in seat back area]

off side headlamp unit slightly slow lift operation

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,335 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres side walls slightly perished

off side front steering idle close to manifold branches

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,217 miles

1. steering idler close to exhaust 2.passengers universal joint/bearing some play

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,690 miles

Offside rear hub bearing slight play. Offside inner idler ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,099 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both front brakes bind slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both front brakes bind slightly

suspension swivel ball joints / grease / dry???

Pass 2 May 2008 41,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear brake binds slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

coolant leak front engine area???

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,135 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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GVG 137K is a 1972 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 43,306 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 GVG 137K, 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 54 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GVG 137K is a 1972 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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