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HKX 507T

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 507T
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 87,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear shock absorber mounting rubbers becoming cracked

nearside rear driveshaft inner joint has play between the joint and the diff. housing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers becoming deteriorated

rubbers between body moutings and chassis becoming cracked

slight play in steering column top mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear 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)

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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HKX 507T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 49,041 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 HKX 507T, 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 47 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HKX 507T registered?

HKX 507T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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