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R13 VET

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5666cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,666cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,609 miles

front and rear anti roll bar link arm rubbers small splits.

tie bar ball joint rubber small split o/s/r.

Pass 29 May 2018 123,198 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 76,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,323 miles

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

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

coolant leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Sep 2016 76,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

coolant leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,923 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,097 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,043 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,435 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,591 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005

condition of o/s mirror borderline

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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R13 VET is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,666cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R13 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R13 VET is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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