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E262 GMY

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 GMY
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,294 miles

Oil leak

drivers and passengers soft cover seat bases insecure

high level stop has segment not working

nearside front tyre cracking

scratch in zone A

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

drivers and passengers soft cover seat bases insecure

high level stop has segment not working

nearside front tyre cracking

scratch in zone A

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has minor cuts to outer wall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,258 miles

both front seat soft covers insecure

high level brake lamp has segment not working

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2009 77,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front seat soft covers insecure

high level brake lamp has segment not working

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,967 miles

battery not clamped

both front seat soft coverings coming away from frames

high level brake lamp has segments not working

Fail 27 Oct 2007 76,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

both front seat soft coverings coming away from frames

high level brake lamp has segments not working

battery not clamped

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,589 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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E262 GMY is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E262 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E262 GMY?

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What year was E262 GMY registered?

E262 GMY is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E262 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E262 GMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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