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DGU 521B

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,884 mi
Last recorded52,884 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGU 521B
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,230 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,230 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 44,416 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 41,491 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,491 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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DGU 521B is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DGU 521B, 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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What year was DGU 521B registered?

DGU 521B is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 19 July 1988.

Is DGU 521B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGU 521B shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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