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G87 YJA

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,888 mi
Last recorded56,888 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 YJA
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake & fuel lines slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 56,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported various wires in fan and headlight area also insecure wiring in o/s/f wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake sticky

unable to fully test armoured brake pipes suspect corrosion under

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,811 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,707 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,607 miles

handbrake effort poor

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,815 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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G87 YJA is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G87 YJA, 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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G87 YJA is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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