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TDX 127W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 127W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 57,913 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 57,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,399 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel lines are corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,381 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,364 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,197 miles

front and rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

front and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

handbrake performance 16%

nearside rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

slight engine and rear diff oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

front and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

handbrake performance 16%

nearside rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

slight engine and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,748 miles

gearbox and rear diff slight oil leak

handbrake performance is 16%

power steering box is damp

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,285 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

handbrake performance 16%

offside rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

rear suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,567 miles

rear spring and subframe bushes are perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2006 52,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

rear spring bushes and subframe bushes are perishing

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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TDX 127W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TDX 127W, 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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TDX 127W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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