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R495 DKX

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,608 mi
Last recorded52,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DKX
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,608 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,310 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,701 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,037 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 22,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R495 DKX is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R495 DKX, 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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What year was R495 DKX registered?

R495 DKX is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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