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R824 KTC

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette47,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 KTC
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 54,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,540 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 52,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,067 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)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease around boot could not see a split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 50,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease around boot could not see a split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 46,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,130 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 43,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 41,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 41,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 41,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 40,108 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2011 40,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,134 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 381,130 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,859 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 34,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,584 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 33,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 31,377 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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R824 KTC is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 47,900 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 R824 KTC, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R824 KTC is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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