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OEF 549W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,249 mi
Last recorded107,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 549W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damper (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper bracket slight play

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper bracket slight play

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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OEF 549W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEF 549W, 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 OEF 549W registered?

OEF 549W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OEF 549W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 549W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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