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D398 VAL

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette71,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 VAL
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 146,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 145,237 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,002 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,986 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2016 142,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 142,574 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 142,283 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 142,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 142,281 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 140,996 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 140,977 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 139,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,894 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 132,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,067 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 127,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 127,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D398 VAL is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D398 VAL, 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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D398 VAL is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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