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B4 VTE

1985 General Motors Corvette

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,339 mi
Last recorded52,339 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VTE
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 52,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2015 52,218 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 52,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 51,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,970 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 50,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the General Motors Corvette?

Based on 1,057 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
490
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
Horn not working 17
Stop lamp not working 15
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B4 VTE is a 1985 General Motors Corvette in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a General Motors Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this General Motors Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 VTE is a 1985 General Motors Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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