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R704 DJA

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 DJA
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 87,139 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,306 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 112,814 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 108,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 108,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,255 miles

parking break nearly on full travel

Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto?

Based on 1,377 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,333
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
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R704 DJA is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 65,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R704 DJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R704 DJA is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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