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R114 KDS

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette58,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KDS
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 88,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,363 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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R114 KDS is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 58,705 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 R114 KDS, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R114 KDS registered?

R114 KDS is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R114 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 KDS shows 4 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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