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FCA 185S

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 185S
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,925 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,327 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,036 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,120 miles

all suspension bushes cracking

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slight corroding

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,865 miles

battery insecure

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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FCA 185S is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCA 185S, 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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What year was FCA 185S registered?

FCA 185S is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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