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GCF 839V

1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette57,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 839V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,761 miles

Nearside Front signs of brake fluid staining, but no apparent leaks

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner quarter (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,800 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,800 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

offside indicator tell tale stays on when side lights are on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,712 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,712 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,230 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2011 73,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,201 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,089 miles

part of front hazzard warning lamp not working

vehicle only just passes emissions test ( 1153ppm vol average)

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,615 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 25 Jun 2008 72,610 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 5 May 2007 72,345 miles

handbrake effort

offside driveshaft joint

Pass 11 May 2006 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake efforts low

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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GCF 839V is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,918 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 GCF 839V, 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 36 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GCF 839V is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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