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R103 ENE

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto65,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 ENE
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 25,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 25,048 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 15,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and has large cut across outer tread 245x45x17 89y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked between treads 245x45x17 89y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted 275x40x18 94 y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and has large cut across outer tread 245x45x17 89y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked between treads 245x45x17 89y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,863 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 20,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 9,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,114 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 8,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,093 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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R103 ENE is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R103 ENE, 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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R103 ENE is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette V8 Auto, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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