1997 Chevrolet GMC Corvette 5.7L Petrol · R495 DKX
1997 Chevrolet GMC Corvette (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 52,608 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2010.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET GMC CORVETTE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R495 DKX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2009
- 52,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R495 DKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette (R495 DKX) between September 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
R495 DKX Mileage History
- 02/09/200522,435 km
- 05/09/200514,037 mi
- 25/09/200634,701 mi+20,664 mi
- 25/09/200634,701 mi
- 26/09/200735,310 mi+609 mi
- 26/09/200735,310 mi
- 23/09/200847,110 mi+11,800 mi
- 30/09/200847,115 mi+5 mi
- 18/11/200952,606 mi+5,491 mi
- 20/11/200952,608 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,155 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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