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C4 BNJ

1991 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 75,264 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 73,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear exhaust rubber mounting broken.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,807 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,806 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,949 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,943 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,789 miles

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,789 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C4 BNJ is a 1991 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1991 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 52,617 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 C4 BNJ, 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 35 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C4 BNJ registered?

C4 BNJ is a 1991 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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