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VTM 117W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet Gmc
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 117W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,186 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,513 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

end float in diff

Pass 11 Nov 2006 62,640 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 62,640 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,913 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 60,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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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VTM 117W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VTM 117W, 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 VTM 117W registered?

VTM 117W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VTM 117W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 117W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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