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E542 JPF

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette71,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 JPF
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 56,399 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 54,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 11 May 2018 54,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,882 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,433 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,978 miles

slight play nearside inner end of rack and pinion

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E542 JPF is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E542 JPF, 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 E542 JPF registered?

E542 JPF is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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