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VWO 149S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWO 149S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering track arm inner dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,301 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 64,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2011 63,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake peddal quite low to the floor when fully pressed

power steering weep

slight play in two of the steering ball joints

Pass 20 May 2010 63,684 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

vaious oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2009 63,596 miles

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 63,502 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 63,500 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 15 May 2007 63,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,065 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 63,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VWO 149S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VWO 149S, 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.

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What year was VWO 149S registered?

VWO 149S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 27 February 1978.

Is VWO 149S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWO 149S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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