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TAP 540R

1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette58,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 540R
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,888 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight weepage

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,875 miles

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,811 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

end float in rear drive shafts

general oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

end float in rear drive shafts

general oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

slight bind in all rear brakes

sugnificant end float in n/s rear drive shaft

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,693 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

general oil leaks

heavy corrosion in power steering pipes

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

general oil leaks

heavy corrosion in power steering pipes

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

parking brake lever travel long

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,554 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

parking brake lever travel long

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,050 miles

wheels foul bodywork on full lock

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,966 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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TAP 540R is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,029 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 TAP 540R, 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 49 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TAP 540R is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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