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PKD 522S

1989 General Motors Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,194 mi
Last recorded92,194 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 General Motors Corvette71,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKD 522S
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,194 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2010 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 72,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 69,765 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
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PKD 522S is a 1989 General Motors Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 71,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKD 522S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PKD 522S is a 1989 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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