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VEW 890S

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,556 mi
Last recorded43,556 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette78,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 890S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,837 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

slight n/s/f corrosion near door pillar

Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,830 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

slight n/s/f corrosion near door pillar

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,337 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside fron shock absorber slight misting of oil

slight power steering leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,014 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

power steering leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,530 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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VEW 890S is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,608 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 VEW 890S, 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 41 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VEW 890S registered?

VEW 890S is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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