CarVerify

Free Car Check

G8 TFX

1989 General Motors Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,853 mi
Last recorded69,853 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 General Motors Corvette71,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 TFX
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
View full General Motors Corvette reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 62,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,582 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,336 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,335 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,174 miles

1x bulb out in centre stop lamp

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,739 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

squeak front suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear brake discs worn on inner faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front+rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,791 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2005 60,737 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
Full General Motors Corvette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G8 TFX is a 1989 General Motors Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 71,657 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 General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 TFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G8 TFX?

You can check the full history of G8 TFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G8 TFX registered?

G8 TFX is a 1989 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G8 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 TFX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 TFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G8 TFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.