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R186 KAW

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Silver Petrol 5799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette58,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 481,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,381 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,909 miles

front wipers slightly poor

o/s/f orange wing side lamp not working non req for test

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,276 miles

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

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

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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R186 KAW is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette in Silver with a 5,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R186 KAW, 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 R186 KAW registered?

R186 KAW is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R186 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 KAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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