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F139 RTM

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,840 mi
Last recorded55,840 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 RTM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,332 miles

Battery clamp missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to Rear T piece pipe corroded in clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light, some LED inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 51,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level brake light comes on when switched (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 48,913 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 48,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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F139 RTM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,271 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 F139 RTM, 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 37 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F139 RTM registered?

F139 RTM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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