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R111 MGT

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,678 mi
Last recorded39,678 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MGT
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 39,671 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside do not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 39,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 39,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight leak on steering rack

slight movement on both seat backs

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,974 miles

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,920 miles

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,833 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,482 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,641 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 37,296 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,774 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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R111 MGT is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R111 MGT, 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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R111 MGT is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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