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BFW 736W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,792 mi
Last recorded7,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 736W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 7,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 7,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 7,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES ON LIMIT TODAY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in rack mount

Park brake efficiency only just met

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column universal joint worn (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 7,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES ON LIMIT TODAY (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in rack mount

Park brake efficiency only just met

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column universal joint worn (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 7,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner mounting no locking device

Nearside Rear Outer lower arm nut no locking devise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 908 miles

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 736W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 736W, 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

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What year was BFW 736W registered?

BFW 736W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BFW 736W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 736W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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