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SKM 997M

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,310 mi
Last recorded41,310 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 997M
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 41,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damage

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,686 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,032 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,625 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,255 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2006 37,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SKM 997M is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKM 997M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKM 997M registered?

SKM 997M is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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