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VET 914

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,642 mi
Last recorded32,642 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 914
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,429 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,429 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 31,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 30,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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VET 914 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VET 914, 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 VET 914 registered?

VET 914 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is VET 914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 914 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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