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FOU 56

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 56
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 44,811 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both wipers dont work (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes are corroded and covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

RPM gauge needle moves when lights are illuminated and vehicle is idle

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body mounting bushes worn/perished

both headlamps corroded on inside of housing, but light output remains unaffected

underseal oils used extensively under vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,248 miles

Body to chassis mounts perishing

Both head lamps corroded inside beam image still good

Fail 22 Sep 2021 44,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body to chassis mounts perishing

Both head lamps corroded inside beam image still good

Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,859 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 43,843 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,840 miles

Body mount bushes perishing

Driver seat belt slight damage

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,678 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,973 miles

N/s/r brake caliper damp .no leaks found at time of test ,efficiency etc good

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,382 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brakes slight low readings

Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,613 miles

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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FOU 56 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 FOU 56, 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.

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FOU 56 is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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