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N174 BWK

1996 Chevrolet Corvette

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,401 mi
Last recorded51,401 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette46,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 BWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,426 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,891 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 46,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 46,836 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,791 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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N174 BWK is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 46,582 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 Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N174 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N174 BWK registered?

N174 BWK is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N174 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 BWK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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