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BWP 608M

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

16,484 mi
Last recorded16,484 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 608M
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 16,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 16,283 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jul 2018 16,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,258 miles

All tyres getting old

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 16,258 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering ram (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam pop up slow (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam pop up (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,215 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front radiator support

Fail 15 Jul 2016 16,215 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam doesn't pop up (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front radiator support

Pass 20 May 2015 16,183 miles

offside handbrake effort

offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

front member/radiator mount corroded

front tyres perishing

movement in steering column

Fail 19 May 2015 16,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front member/radiator mount corroded

front tyres perishing

movement in steering column

offside handbrake effort

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 May 2015 16,183 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside handbrake effort

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 May 2014 16,171 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 116,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,057 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,956 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,854 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,498 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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BWP 608M is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 BWP 608M, 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 38 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BWP 608M is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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