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C5 USX

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 USX
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

radiator support panel beam distorted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,507 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 39,082 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 32,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 28,798 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 USX is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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