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PLU 8L

1973 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Maroon Petrol 5326cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,247 mi
Last recorded6,247 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette61,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 8L
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,326cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 6,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 5,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 5,935 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 5,351 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 5,351 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 4,277 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,241 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 4,241 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 3,983 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2014 3,983 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,533 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2013 3,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,336 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 3,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,753 miles

Vehicle date of manafacture jan 1965.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 2,235 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 1,336 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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PLU 8L is a 1973 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Maroon with a 5,326cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 61,124 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 PLU 8L, 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 53 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLU 8L is a 1973 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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