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551 XWB

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,352 mi
Last recorded4,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration551 XWB
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,359cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 4,352 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 4,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 4,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 4,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam nearside and offside (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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551 XWB is a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 551 XWB, 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 66 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 551 XWB registered?

551 XWB is a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is 551 XWB safe to buy?

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