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JWN 115W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWN 115W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,791 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,093 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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JWN 115W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JWN 115W, 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 JWN 115W registered?

JWN 115W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JWN 115W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWN 115W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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