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B12 VET

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,712 mi
Last recorded89,712 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette71,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 89,712 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicators red, must be amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front left to right brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed has small cut in webbing and stitching starting to fail (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed stitching requires attention (7.1.2 (b))

Offside very slight play in steering, unable to locate

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 89,002 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 87,834 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission continually leaks onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 85,901 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2018 85,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2017 85,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 83,017 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,463 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,463 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,555 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 80,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy surface corrosion on floor at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy surface corrosion on floor at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 79,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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B12 VET is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,849 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 B12 VET, 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 39 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B12 VET is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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