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NPO 749R

1997 General Motors Corvette

Beige Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 749R
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,780 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,678 miles

Offside Front starting crack on outer side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 42,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper slightly split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 42,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,970 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
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NPO 749R is a 1997 General Motors Corvette in Beige with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPO 749R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this General Motors Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NPO 749R is a 1997 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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