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APP 169J

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 169J
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,867 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 85,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 FLANGES SLIGHT BLOW (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXESV DETORIATED AND BLOWING (7.1.2)

Rear HANDBRAKE GRABBING ON SLIGHTLY

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR STAY BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,866 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS RUBBERS WORN

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND DETORIATED

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,869 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,866 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 85,886 miles

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

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

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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APP 169J is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Yellow with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 APP 169J, 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 37 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APP 169J registered?

APP 169J is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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