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R407 LVE

1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,056 mi
Last recorded196,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette49,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 LVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 196,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 189,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 189,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019
Fail 4 Jun 2019

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 110,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R407 LVE is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R407 LVE, 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 R407 LVE registered?

R407 LVE is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R407 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 LVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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