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VET 97S

1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,806 mi
Last recorded53,806 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette66,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 97S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,806 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust repaired o/s

rear axel has slight end float

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,806 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust repaired o/s

rear axel has slight end float

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,797 miles

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust repaird o/s

play noted in offside rear diff bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 53,679 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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VET 97S is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VET 97S, 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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How do I check the history of VET 97S?

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What year was VET 97S registered?

VET 97S is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is VET 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 97S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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