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C5 HCA

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

178,893 mi
Last recorded178,893 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette70,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HCA
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 178,893 miles

Drivers rear track control arm ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 108,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 102,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 101,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,343 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,338 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 HCA is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 HCA registered?

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

Is C5 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HCA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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