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VMP 292S

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,501 mi
Last recorded12,501 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 292S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 12,436 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,044 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 12,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 117,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2012

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 10,876 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 10,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,487 miles

advise movement in steering column

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,895 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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VMP 292S is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMP 292S, 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 VMP 292S registered?

VMP 292S is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is VMP 292S safe to buy?

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