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D16 VET

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette71,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,625 miles

Front lambda sensor broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 128,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front lambda sensor broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

lambda sensor broken

Pass 27 Dec 2022 128,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt slight fraying

fuel pipes corroded

rear brakes both sides slight binding

Fail 22 Dec 2022 128,557 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt slight fraying

fuel pipes corroded

rear brakes both sides slight binding

Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,458 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting defective

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 128,458 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting defective

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,451 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,669 miles

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

exhaust rubbers broken and deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2014 126,662 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 125,936 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 125,936 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,841 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 125,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 125,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 123,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 120,461 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passenger marker light not working

steel brake pipes covered in metal covering can not see pipes properly

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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D16 VET is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D16 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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What year was D16 VET registered?

D16 VET is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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