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HTY 540W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 540W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,096 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HTY 540W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTY 540W, 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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HTY 540W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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