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L400 VET

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette47,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 43,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

several brake pipes well crusty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,513 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,858 miles

Both front tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,183 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracked and perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,759 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,482 miles

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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L400 VET is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 47,900 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 L400 VET, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L400 VET is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 29 July 1996.

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