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KFV 36S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 36S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 3 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,878 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 30,237 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 30,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,822 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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KFV 36S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 63,253 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 KFV 36S, 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 48 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFV 36S registered?

KFV 36S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KFV 36S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 36S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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