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G9 VET

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,680 mi
Last recorded49,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,680 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,093 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 49,085 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 16 May 2011 48,059 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

all lamps masked.daytime use only

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Fail 5 May 2011 48,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

all lamps masked.daytime use only

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,645 miles

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

all lamps permanantly masked. day time use only

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise day use only

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear brake hose metal ferrules

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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G9 VET is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G9 VET, 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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G9 VET is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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