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PPC 384W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 384W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,498 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis chassis covered in underseal preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 68,486 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis chassis covered in underseal preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,400 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,450 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen Cracked Outside Swept Area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes covered with wound wire and corroded

headlamps presented with head lamps raised

oil around steering conponets ,all ball boots deteriorated

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes covered with wound wire and corroded

headlamps presented with the head lamps raised

oil around steering conponents

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to the winscreen not in swept area

headlight lifters lazy

oil around all power steering pipes

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all metal brake pipes corroded

all power steering pipes corroded

all steering and suspension boots deteriorated

headlamp lifters lazy

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all steering and suspension ball boots deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,076 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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PPC 384W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PPC 384W, 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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PPC 384W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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