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C4 VTV

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,697 mi
Last recorded49,697 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette71,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VTV
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,697 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 48,601 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section holed and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy Baffles broken inside silencer. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated / perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,160 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 45,159 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play grease point? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play grease point? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue from oil pressure switch leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play grease point? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play grease point? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue from oil pressure switch leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has a pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,241 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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C4 VTV is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C4 VTV, 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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What year was C4 VTV registered?

C4 VTV is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for C4 VTV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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