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CFM 317W

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,971 mi
Last recorded59,971 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette50,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 317W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,023 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 58,011 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,010 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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CFM 317W is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,444 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 CFM 317W, 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 44 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFM 317W registered?

CFM 317W is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is CFM 317W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 317W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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