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A197 AMK

1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette79,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA197 AMK
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,949 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 74,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,358 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,977 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 63,922 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,922 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A197 AMK is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 79,891 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 A197 AMK, 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 42 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A197 AMK is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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