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S8 VET

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VET
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 70,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,578 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,577 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,832 miles

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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S8 VET is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S8 VET, 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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S8 VET is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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