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C5 VET

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5666cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,224 mi
Last recorded43,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,666cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,336 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,348 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 VET is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,666cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VET, 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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What year was C5 VET registered?

C5 VET is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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