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ROD 153W

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Maroon Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 153W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,614 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,607 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

n/s outer headlamp goes out when switched to main beam selected, twin headlamps fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,283 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 62,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 62,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ROD 153W is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Maroon with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 ROD 153W, 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 38 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ROD 153W is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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