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C4 PCV

1992 General Motors Corvette

Red Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,327 mi
Last recorded149,327 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PCV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 138,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 131,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,981 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,539 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front section of handbrake cable outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from union at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 120,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipes major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front section of handbrake cable outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from union at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,172 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,166 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,980 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,660 miles

All front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak from sump nut

Pass 8 Oct 2013 115,660 miles

All front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

oil leak from sump nut

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,934 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 112,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 175,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in both front lower ball joints.

Power-steering rack damp with fluid.

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2008 175,819 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake levers not fully returning.

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints.

Steering rack damp with fluid.

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,157 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 108,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 101,082 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 101,045 miles

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

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

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
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C4 PCV is a 1992 General Motors Corvette in Red with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C4 PCV, 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 34 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C4 PCV is a 1992 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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