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GFB 49W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,423 mi
Last recorded69,423 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 49W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 69,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 69,423 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 69,422 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,422 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 69,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 69,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 69,422 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,422 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,421 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,421 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GFB 49W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFB 49W, 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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GFB 49W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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