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F533 MAU

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Maroon Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 MAU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,799 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 96,799 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,513 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 96,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 93,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 93,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,124 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 20 Dec 2014 91,282 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 91,282 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 88,219 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,219 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,158 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs beginning to rust

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front to rear brake pipes beginning to rust

off side rear parking brake just making efficiency

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 82,568 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 79,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,133 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear to front fuel pipes beginning to rust

Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,101 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear to front fuel pipes beginning to rust

Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,115 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,444 miles

N/s/r handbrake just making the efficiency.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 68,407 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F533 MAU is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Maroon with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F533 MAU, 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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F533 MAU is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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