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H257 HKM

1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 HKM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 77,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,855 miles

Offside Front floor area fibreglass splitting

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 76,694 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 75,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,440 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 72,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,638 miles

all ball joint dust covers(front) been repaired

Fail 9 Jul 2013 111,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,833 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 65,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 63,746 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,495 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 59,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S and O/S Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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H257 HKM is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 H257 HKM, 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 35 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H257 HKM is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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