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R59 GTM

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,356 mi
Last recorded157,356 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette59,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GTM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 157,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 157,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 155,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,475 miles

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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R59 GTM is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R59 GTM, 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 R59 GTM registered?

R59 GTM is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R59 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 GTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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