CarVerify

Free Car Check

C289 WPA

1986 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,448 mi
Last recorded105,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet Gmc
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 WPA
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 104,482 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 104,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2014 103,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2014 103,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 102,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 97,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,550 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 94,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,528 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
Full Chevrolet Gmc Corvette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C289 WPA is a 1986 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 62,444 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 C289 WPA, 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 40 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C289 WPA?

You can check the full history of C289 WPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C289 WPA registered?

C289 WPA is a 1986 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C289 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C289 WPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C289 WPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C289 WPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.