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F65 OWL

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,977 mi
Last recorded187,977 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 OWL
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 187,977 miles

General corrosion to all fuel lines.

General corrosion to all under body panels.

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Various oil leaks.

general corrosion to all brake pipes.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 187,752 miles

Front *** tyre's perishing / cracking ***

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 187,752 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ***Across rear axle*** (3.6.B.2c)

Front *** tyre's perishing / cracking ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 186,248 miles

*** N/S/R AND O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS, DAMPING POORLY/VERY SUSPECT ***

*** RADIATOR LEAKING? ***

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 186,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

*** N/S/R AND O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS, DAMPING POORLY/VERY SUSPECT ***

*** RADIATOR LEAKING? ***

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 184,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 184,816 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 183,638 miles

*** ACROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ***

Fail 6 Sep 2012 183,638 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 181,864 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 181,864 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

*** FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND ACROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE ALL CORRODED ***

**** REAR TYRES PERISHING / CRACKING ****

**** REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTHS = 2.0MM **** , ( LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ) ****

Pass 26 Aug 2010 178,640 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 178,640 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 174,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 174,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 168,465 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 164,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 157,454 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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F65 OWL is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F65 OWL, 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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F65 OWL is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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