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TAD 146W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,300 mi
Last recorded35,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 146W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,300 miles

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,296 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 35,295 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,730 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in rear outer harvey slicer joints

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,377 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play at steering hydrolic actuator

Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,377 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play at steering hydrolic actuator

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,024 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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TAD 146W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAD 146W, 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 TAD 146W registered?

TAD 146W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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