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PIB 5018

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 5018
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,102 miles

Both headlamps operate very slowly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside outer door handle does not operate

Fail 11 May 2016 61,099 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Both (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Both headlamps operate very slowly

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Door handle does not operate

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,394 miles

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

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

both rear swing arm bushes deteriorated but movement not thought excessive

near side rear drive shaft outer universal joint king pin has slight play

Pass 11 May 2013 62,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,015 miles

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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PIB 5018 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PIB 5018, 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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What year was PIB 5018 registered?

PIB 5018 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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