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DSW 38X

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Gold Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,140 mi
Last recorded27,140 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette50,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSW 38X
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 27,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 27,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 27,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,857 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 25,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 25,011 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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DSW 38X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Gold with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,444 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 Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSW 38X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSW 38X registered?

DSW 38X is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is DSW 38X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSW 38X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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