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B199 HAM

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,200 mi
Last recorded55,200 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 HAM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 55,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,874 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,723 miles

Both front tyres are starting to perish

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front tyres are starting to perish

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all four tyre are starting to perish

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,811 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

all four tyre are starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,679 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,679 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,675 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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B199 HAM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B199 HAM, 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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B199 HAM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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