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F4 SYM

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,084 mi
Last recorded63,084 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 SYM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,891 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 May 2020 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 59,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,222 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,186 miles

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

both front Tyres cracked/perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,802 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 51,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 49,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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F4 SYM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F4 SYM, 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 F4 SYM registered?

F4 SYM is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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