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WYM 77S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 77S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,740cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,645 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,664 miles

Offside wiper split sightly

Radiator carrier cross member corroded

Rear suspension leaf spring mount rubbers perishing

Slight play in offside front wheel hub

Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking front-to-rear at rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper split sightly

Radiator carrier cross member corroded

Rear suspension leaf spring mount rubbers perishing

Slight play in offside front wheel hub

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,609 miles

Both outer sills and chassis at rear slightly corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (7.1.2)

Rear suspension leaf spring outer mount bushes perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,365 miles

Front radiator carrier cross member corroded

Rear suspension leaf spring outer link mount bushes perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 61,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front radiator carrier cross member corroded

Rear suspension leaf spring outer link mount bushes perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,203 miles

Front shock absorber top mount bushes perishing both sides

Handbrake lever travel high

Radiator support corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear chassis corroded both sides within rear shock absorber top mount prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Rear suspension leaf spring mount bushes perishing both sides

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,203 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front shock absorber top mount bushes perishing both sides

Handbrake lever travel high

Radiator support corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear chassis corroded both sides within rear shock absorber top mount prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Rear suspension leaf spring mount bushes perishing both sides

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has low reserve

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s & N/s front anti - roll bar link rubbers are perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,972 miles

O/s rear body mounting has corrosion developing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,972 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear body mounting has corrosion developing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,730 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,724 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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WYM 77S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYM 77S, 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 WYM 77S registered?

WYM 77S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 21 July 1978.

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