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GVS 212

1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,431 mi
Last recorded29,431 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 212
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,736cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,405 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,405 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,348 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,238 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play both king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,816 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,816 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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GVS 212 is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,888 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 GVS 212, 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 44 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVS 212 registered?

GVS 212 is a 1982 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 2 March 1982.

Is GVS 212 safe to buy?

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