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PRR 159W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Cream Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,697 mi
Last recorded11,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 159W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 11,697 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,997 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,681 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 102,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,201 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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PRR 159W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Cream with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PRR 159W, 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 PRR 159W registered?

PRR 159W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PRR 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRR 159W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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