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Chevrolet Corvette

Blue and White · Petrol · 1960 · 5,359 cc

551 XWBMOT history

551 XWB is a blue and white petrol Chevrolet Corvette first used on 1 Jan 1960. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 4,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
4,352 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
42 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 XWB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,359 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jan 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 XWB was last recorded at 4,352 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,262 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
42 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 4,352 miles
  • 2023 – 4,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 23 May 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    4,352 miles
    Test number
    160052874036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail4,352 miles (+90)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,352 miles
    Test number
    647336934081
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  3. Pass4,262 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    4,262 miles
    Test number
    142407427108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail4,261 miles1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,261 miles
    Test number
    383302865457
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam nearside and offside (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about 551 XWB

What vehicle is registration 551 XWB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 XWB on a blue and white petrol Chevrolet Corvette first used on 1 Jan 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 551 XWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 551 XWB expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 551 XWB?
The MOT on 551 XWB expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 551 XWB done?
551 XWB was recorded at 4,352 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 42 miles a year.
Has 551 XWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 XWB has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 551 XWB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 551 XWB find?
551 XWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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