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RXY 733

1996 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette46,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXY 733
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 89,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,651 miles

Offside repeater not working

Fail 15 Dec 2020 88,651 miles

Offside repeater not working

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,194 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear indicators have red lens fitted with amber bulb

Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,189 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear indicators have red lens fitted with amber bulb

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,902 miles

Rear no rear indicator lenses fitted at time of test amber bulbs fitted

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2018 87,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,761 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,746 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,490 miles

front tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

slight leak from power steering ram

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,490 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

slight leak from power steering ram

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside and near side front tyres slight cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,000 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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RXY 733 is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 46,582 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 Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RXY 733, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RXY 733 registered?

RXY 733 is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is RXY 733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXY 733 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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