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C13 VTE

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,072 mi
Last recorded1,072 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette58,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 VTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 1,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022
Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,175 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

all tyres cracking

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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C13 VTE is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 58,705 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 Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C13 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 VTE registered?

C13 VTE is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is C13 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 VTE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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