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JGF 380T

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGF 380T
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak but not excessive

Underbody seal

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak but not excessive

Underbody seal

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,434 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Various oil weeps

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,404 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake has long travel

Various oil weeps

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,367 miles

Offside front headlamp slightly dim

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,353 miles

Horn is slightly weak

Nearside front door stiff to open from interior

Offside front headlamp slightly dim

Various oil weeps

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,252 miles

All front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside front headlamp beam image slightly weak

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,189 miles

All front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside front headlamp beam image slightly weak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,129 miles

All front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Auxilary drive belts perishing

Front cross member corroded

Front windscreen washers weak

General underside of vehicle corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroding

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

All front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Auxilary drive belts perishing

Front cross member corroded

Front windscreen washers weak

General underside of vehicle corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroding

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,973 miles

Auxilary drive belts perishing

all steering gaiters deteriorating

centre exhaust joint has minor leak of gases and exhaust system corroding

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

front washers weak

metal fuel pipes corroding

oil leak from rocker covers

radiator mount / panel corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

rear track control arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil weep from from rear differential oil seal

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,879 miles

All steering gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Meatl fuel pipes corroding

Rear differential leaking

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Rear lower stabilizer arm bushes deteriorating

Slight leak of fluid from power steering pipes/hoses

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all steering/suspension gaiters deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

general under side of vehicle corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear diferential leaking

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

rear lower stabilizer bushes deteriorating

slight weep of power steering fluid from pipes/hoses

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2013 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

all steering/suspension gaiters deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

general under side of vehicle corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear diferential leaking

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

rear lower stabilizer bushes deteriorating

slight weep of power steering fluid from pipes/hoses

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,669 miles

Both rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Both rear lower stabilizer bar bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipes weeping

Rear diff leaking

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,424 miles

Chassis rusty

Offside rear leaf spring lower link rod bush pereshed

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

lower flywheel cover missing

outer chassis rails corroded

play in both rear hub bearings

rear axle pinion leaking oil

slight leak from hydraulic steering ram

Fail 8 Jul 2006 89,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential pinion oil seal weeping.

Various engine oil leaks.

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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JGF 380T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGF 380T, 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 JGF 380T registered?

JGF 380T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is JGF 380T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGF 380T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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