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VLU 55S

1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette58,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 55S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,740cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 30,490 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 30,489 miles

free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2023 30,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,140 miles

Surface corrosion offside floor pan near seat & belt mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,895 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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VLU 55S is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VLU 55S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLU 55S?

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What year was VLU 55S registered?

VLU 55S is a 1977 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is VLU 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLU 55S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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