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S228 GVL

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 GVL
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 97,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 131,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knocking in steering rack

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Jul 2007 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knocking in rack

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2006 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap sill perishing

offside rear parking brake peformance low

Pass 13 Jul 2005 102,269 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Jul 2005 102,208 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

travel on handbrake

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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S228 GVL is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V8 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S228 GVL, 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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S228 GVL is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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