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F838 YAB

1989 General Motors Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,753 mi
Last recorded86,753 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 General Motors Corvette71,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 YAB
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre lightly cracked in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,322 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
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F838 YAB is a 1989 General Motors Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 71,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F838 YAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F838 YAB registered?

F838 YAB is a 1989 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F838 YAB safe to buy?

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