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KAO 156V

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Beige Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,345 mi
Last recorded12,345 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette63,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAO 156V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 12,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs worn

handbrake needs adjustment

radiator cross member rust

rear body mounts rust (recommend repair)

rear bushes perished

rear chassis surface rust

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

slight play steering

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 May 2009 11,519 miles

front roll bar bushes worn

handbrake reading low

radiator cross member rust

rear spring surface rust

slight play nearside rear hub

surface rust nearside rear sill

upper axle bushes perished

Fail 11 May 2009 11,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front roll bar bushes worn

handbrake reading low

offside front tyre 2mm and perished

radiator cross member rust

rear spring surface rust

slight play nearside rear hub

surface rust nearside rear sill

upper axle bushes perished

Pass 6 May 2008 11,213 miles

front tyres limit and perished

general pipe rust

rear spring and chassis surface rust

rust radiator mount

steering wear and damp

water pump noise

Pass 24 May 2007 10,954 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 10,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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KAO 156V is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Beige with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAO 156V, 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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What year was KAO 156V registered?

KAO 156V is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is KAO 156V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAO 156V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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