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C5 STT

1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Orange Petrol 5699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette49,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 STT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 57,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,738 miles

surface rust on steel brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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)

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

surface rust on steel brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,091 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 23 Jan 2012 41,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,341 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 STT is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette in Orange with a 5,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 49,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 STT, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 STT registered?

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

Is C5 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 STT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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