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XRU 248S

1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 248S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2006 91,054 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside and Nearside rear Driveshafts have play.

oil leak

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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XRU 248S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 XRU 248S, 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 XRU 248S registered?

XRU 248S is a 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XRU 248S safe to buy?

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