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C5 ESG

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette70,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ESG
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 81,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,544 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,435 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 79,425 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,742 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 78,725 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak header tank/pipe slight leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 77,669 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak header tank/pipe slight leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 77,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 73,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,667 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 70,640 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 101,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 96,724 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,111 miles

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 ESG is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 70,654 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 Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 ESG, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C5 ESG is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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