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SWP 277P

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,620 mi
Last recorded13,620 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 277P
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,620 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes perished

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes perished

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm bush

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,610 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes perished

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes perished

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm bush

Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,595 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar droplink bushes/perished deteriorated

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes detertiorated

n/s and o/s handbrake readings low

play in n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2016 13,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar droplink bushes/perished deteriorated

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes detertiorated

n/s and o/s handbrake readings low

play in n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 May 2015 13,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,399 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 11,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,123 miles

exhaust system slightly louder than standard

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 1 Mar 2010 10,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system fitted is slightly louder than standard

metal brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

very slight pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 5,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,871 miles

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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SWP 277P is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SWP 277P, 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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What year was SWP 277P registered?

SWP 277P is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is SWP 277P safe to buy?

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