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VMJ 790W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Maroon Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

905 mi
Last recorded905 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMJ 790W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 905 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear body mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

fuel hose slightly chaffed o/s/f

Pass 3 Aug 2017 403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust emissions hydro carbons high

Pass 29 Jun 2010 307 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Front and rear brake discs are pitted.

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty.

N/S/R brake starting to bind on.

Under body/chassis rusty.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 302 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty.

Front and rear brake discs are pitted.

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty.

N/S/R brake starting to bind on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under body/chassis rusty.

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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VMJ 790W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Maroon with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMJ 790W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMJ 790W registered?

VMJ 790W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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