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C16 MJE

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,111 mi
Last recorded110,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MJE
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,111 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front body panel has damage (wheel arch)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamps badly corroded (all)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,660 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,650 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,837 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 88,706 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 88,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

The handbrake effort only just meets the requirements and adjustment may be neccessary.

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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C16 MJE is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C16 MJE, 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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C16 MJE is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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