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YLW 588X

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,348 mi
Last recorded26,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette50,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 588X
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,348 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside drivers door loose on striker adjustment

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

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Underside of vehicle body and suspension in general suface rusty condition

offside retractable headlamp stays up when lights turned off

Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,345 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Underside of vehicle body and suspension in general suface rusty condition

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake high

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,959 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate background over painted

wipers starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 21,798 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 21,516 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,130 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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YLW 588X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,444 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 Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLW 588X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLW 588X registered?

YLW 588X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLW 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 588X shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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