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A298 WAV

1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette79,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 WAV
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,916 miles

Inner Steering rack arms both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,916 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,916 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,778 miles

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

rear brake service

Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 114,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,397 miles

brake pads are 3/4 worn

front lights modified

handbrake performance slightly low

handbrake travel slightly long

metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear driveshafts / u.j's slight movement

rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/ wear

shock absorbers and antiroll bar rubbers starting to crack/ perish

Pass 18 Jun 2009 112,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 110,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 110,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 107,779 miles

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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A298 WAV is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A298 WAV, 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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A298 WAV is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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