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B8 VET

1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,822 mi
Last recorded55,822 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette50,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VET
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 55,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 55,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 55,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 55,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 54,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 52,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 51,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 51,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,440 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,201 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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B8 VET is a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 50,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 VET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 38 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B8 VET?

You can check the full history of B8 VET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B8 VET registered?

B8 VET is a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is B8 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VET shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B8 VET have outstanding finance?

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