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BFW 729W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,978 mi
Last recorded81,978 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 729W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 75,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,222 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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BFW 729W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 65,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 729W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFW 729W?

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What year was BFW 729W registered?

BFW 729W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BFW 729W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 729W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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