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G816 UMW

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,164 mi
Last recorded45,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 UMW
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,164 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to front spoiler.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,530 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,522 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,375 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 44,375 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,312 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,310 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

change oil light,inflatable restraint lights illuminated

rev counter and speedo moving all over the place when car stationary and on start up

Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,047 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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G816 UMW is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G816 UMW, 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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G816 UMW is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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