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PLH 796W

1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette66,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 796W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,062 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,389 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides outer/middle body / chassis rubber mounts perished

near side rear body / chassis bracket slightly insecure/corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,350 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides outer front lower [under floor area]both body rubber mounts slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides body/chassis mount rubbers slightly deterioprated

indicator lamps flash slightly fast

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,511 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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PLH 796W is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 66,598 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 PLH 796W, 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 46 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PLH 796W registered?

PLH 796W is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PLH 796W safe to buy?

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