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E157 DOD

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,452 mi
Last recorded45,452 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 DOD
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 45,366 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Centre Rear stop light one bulb not working

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion in fuel pipes

headlamp switch knob loose

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,557 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp drops down slightly when raised. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade splitting.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 43,345 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slight wear and scored

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,522 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2006 30,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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E157 DOD is a 1988 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 71.4%.

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 E157 DOD, 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 E157 DOD registered?

E157 DOD is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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