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C512 KJO

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,352 mi
Last recorded111,352 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette78,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC512 KJO
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 111,340 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,334 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,332 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,824 miles

Handbrake only just met performance requirements

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007
Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,441 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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C512 KJO is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C512 KJO, 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 41 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C512 KJO registered?

C512 KJO is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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