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EUY 494W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,089 mi
Last recorded7,089 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 494W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2021 7,089 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 6,692 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2019 6,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 5,064 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushed deteriorating

power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 3,848 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension bushes perished

power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 2,589 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 1,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 1,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

slight knock coming from steering

Pass 20 Sep 2013 753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 98,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 97,331 miles

nearside rear body mounting corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2007 96,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,381 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear body mountings rubber perished

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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EUY 494W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUY 494W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 45 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EUY 494W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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