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NSN 8

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSN 8
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,006 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 89,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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NSN 8 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NSN 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NSN 8 registered?

NSN 8 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 18 August 1981.

Is NSN 8 safe to buy?

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