Chervoltte Corvette

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 5,737 cc

L5 GXYMOT history

L5 GXY is a red petrol Chervoltte Corvette first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,012 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chervoltte
Model
Corvette
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,737 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GXY was last recorded at 61,012 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 10,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,735 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,277 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,012 miles
  • 2024 – 50,735 miles
  • 2023 – 44,535 miles
  • 2022 – 42,856 miles
  • 2021 – 41,245 miles
  • 2020 – 38,772 miles
  • 2019 – 36,339 miles
  • 2018 – 31,566 miles
  • 2008 – 30,780 miles
  • 2007 – 30,515 miles
  • 2006 – 30,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,012 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear both rear tyres on 3.5mm in centre of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,012 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,012 miles
    Test number
    760653488894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,735 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    988516755950
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres on 3.5mm in centre of tread
  3. Fail50,711 miles (+6,176)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    563549745620
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose looks to have a cut on it down to webbing (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested have not carried out brake to due to condition of offside front brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres on 3.5mm in centre of tread
  4. Pass44,535 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    281319812324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,856 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    619086144933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail42,849 miles (+1,604)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    346831098693
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass41,245 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,245 miles
    Test number
    384811492107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,772 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    566521752179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail38,762 miles (+2,423)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    618906439552
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative at rear (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,339 miles (+4,773)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    441891420171
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty only opperating front lights (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,566 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    960961561836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,556 miles (+776)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    923760613661
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass30,780 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,780 miles
    Test number
    561688768278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked..
  14. Fail30,763 miles (+248)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,763 miles
    Test number
    184034058234
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked..
  15. Pass30,515 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    512868817273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    713603486040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GXY

Does L5 GXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GXY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GXY?
The MOT on L5 GXY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GXY done?
L5 GXY was recorded at 61,012 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has L5 GXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GXY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 GXY 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 L5 GXY find?
L5 GXY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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