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C5 CVT

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CVT
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 171,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 106,162 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,136 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,926 miles

ABS warning light wirefound insecure

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,926 miles

ABS warning light wirefound insecure

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 105,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 167,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 98,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,545 miles

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

oil leak near side rear axle unit case joint /spring seat mounts/rubbers contaminated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 144,519 miles

emissions very eratic

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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C5 CVT is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 59,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 CVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 CVT registered?

C5 CVT is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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