1987 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Petrol · D225 BSA
1987 Chevrolet Corvette (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 67,506 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D225 BSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 67,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D225 BSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (D225 BSA) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
D225 BSA Mileage History
- 04/05/202258,307 mi
- 26/05/202361,989 mi+3,682 mi
- 21/06/202465,572 mi+3,583 mi
- 10/10/202465,747 mi+175 mi
- 02/02/202667,506 mi+1,759 mi
Average of roughly 2,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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