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C5 SFN

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,449 mi
Last recorded89,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SFN
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,449 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 89,425 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 86,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 79,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,246 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 76,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,871 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front pads low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,006 miles

all brake pipes corroding

front pads getting low

Fail 8 Jul 2015 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroding

front pads getting low

oil filter slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,158 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,560 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,031 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog not working.

o/s & n/s/f adjustable shock sensor links broken

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 76,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,222 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto?

Based on 1,377 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,333
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
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C5 SFN is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 65,580 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 V8 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 SFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 SFN is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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