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C5 CRY

1999 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette63,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CRY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026
Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,066 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,798 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 50,327 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,881 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,571 miles

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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C5 CRY is a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 63,495 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 C5 CRY, 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 27 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 CRY?

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What year was C5 CRY registered?

C5 CRY is a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C5 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CRY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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