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R169 ABT

1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette49,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 ABT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,179 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2024 112,123 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,025 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,303 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,533 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,737 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,069 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,462 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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R169 ABT is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 49,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R169 ABT, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R169 ABT registered?

R169 ABT is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R169 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 ABT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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