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C5 VFF

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette70,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VFF
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 106,553 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,173 miles

Nearside Front mil light on

Fail 18 Apr 2024 105,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mil light on

Pass 24 Apr 2023 104,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 104,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 100,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 98,120 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,120 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides, all covers shredded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides, All covers shredded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Chaffing against metal, supported inadequately (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2017 149,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,341 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,804 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 66,804 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VFF is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VFF, 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.

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C5 VFF is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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