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UBV 809P

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 809P
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 95,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2008 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,675 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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UBV 809P is a 1978 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 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 UBV 809P, 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

How do I check the history of UBV 809P?

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What year was UBV 809P registered?

UBV 809P is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is UBV 809P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 809P 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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