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TAD 39W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 39W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,100 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 85,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam stuck in down position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

exhaust blowing

handbrake efficiency only just met. advise attention

high handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

offside front exhaust 1 mounting stud insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,715 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness noted on base of servo. advise investigation.

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,591 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

long handbrake travel

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads worn to limit

long handbrake travel

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,914 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,897 miles

Exhaust stud snaped on right hand bank

Oil leak on diff

Oil leak on engin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 81,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 75,826 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1,front metal brake pipes rusting †2,front to rear metal fuel pipes rusting †3,front tyres wearing on inner edges - o/s close to limit †4,play in steering box †5,slight play in rear driveshafts outer universal joints †6 handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Jul 2006 74,694 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 39W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 39W, 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 39W registered?

TAD 39W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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