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KCL 839N

1975 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1975 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette55,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 839N
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,009 miles

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

It would appear this vehicle has been tested at another test station as there are yellow chalk marks at corrosion points . The oil leaks could be a fire hazard.This vehicle should not be driven onb the road as the steering is DANGEROUSE.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Should this vehicle be repaired and submitted for retest please be aware that repairs may show other faults and or advised items progress into failures due to further deterioration

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 60,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 60,000 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 60,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,486 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 57,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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KCL 839N is a 1975 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 55,601 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 KCL 839N, 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 51 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KCL 839N is a 1975 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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