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F243 UMM

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,771 mi
Last recorded85,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 UMM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,314 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 85,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel play noted

Offside Front brake sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,700 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,979 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 75,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,528 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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F243 UMM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F243 UMM, 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 F243 UMM registered?

F243 UMM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F243 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F243 UMM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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