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R497 YVM

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,764 mi
Last recorded65,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 YVM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,327 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,324 miles

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

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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R497 YVM is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R497 YVM, 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 R497 YVM registered?

R497 YVM is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R497 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 YVM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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