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NLX 497V

1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,419 mi
Last recorded19,419 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 497V
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 19,419 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Dec 2023 19,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MEET THE LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MEET THE LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,056 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,274 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,400 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 15,171 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

although meeting requirements offside rear park brake readings lower than expected

nearside and offside front bumper struts damaged

vehicle fitted with compliant indicator conversion kit

vehicle underbody shows general surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,171 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

although meeting requirements offside rear park brake readings lower than expected

nearside and offside front bumper struts damaged

vehicle fitted with compliant indicator conversion kit

vehicle underbody shows general surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

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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NLX 497V is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 NLX 497V, 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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NLX 497V is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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