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R506 WNF

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Green Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,372 mi
Last recorded41,372 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 WNF
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,372 miles

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2026 41,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2025 41,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2024 39,245 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,618 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,922 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,786 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,990 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 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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R506 WNF is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Green with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R506 WNF, 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 R506 WNF registered?

R506 WNF is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R506 WNF safe to buy?

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