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WAR 99W

1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 99W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 73,341 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 73,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 72,712 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 72,150 miles

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

both dip head light beam patterns poor

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,140 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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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WAR 99W is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAR 99W, 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 WAR 99W registered?

WAR 99W is a 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is WAR 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 99W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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