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MCW 39J

1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,169 mi
Last recorded61,169 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette57,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 39J
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,044 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,812 miles

nearside engine mounting in poor condition

nearside rear outer universal joint rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,397 miles

brake and fuel lines greased

fluid around steering rack area

play in steering

rear wheels difficult to turn

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,397 miles

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

cassis rails corroded

dampness around steering rack

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

play in steering rack damper ball joint and suspect leaking

slight play both front wheel bearings

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

unableto view front coil springs fully

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 4 Sep 2011 57,077 miles

engine oil leaks

frontto rear fuel pipes corroded

oil around steering damper

Pass 29 Aug 2010 56,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,935 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 55,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 54,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2007 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MCW 39J is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCW 39J, 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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What year was MCW 39J registered?

MCW 39J is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 5 July 1990.

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