1978 Chevrolet GMC Corvette 5.7L Petrol · BAM 1R
1978 Chevrolet GMC Corvette (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1991. Recorded mileage 19,618 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET GMC CORVETTE
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 5700cc
BAM 1R Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 19,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BAM 1R Mileage History
- 29/06/202219,617 mi
- 13/07/202219,618 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BAM 1R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette (BAM 1R) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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