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UYT 438S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Maroon Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,385 mi
Last recorded31,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYT 438S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,543 miles

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offsaide inner sills and chassis rails front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,140 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,133 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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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UYT 438S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Maroon with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UYT 438S, 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 UYT 438S registered?

UYT 438S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is UYT 438S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYT 438S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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