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OEF 572W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 572W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 97,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,196 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,940 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 90,940 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,641 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 572W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 572W, 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

How do I check the history of OEF 572W?

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What year was OEF 572W registered?

OEF 572W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OEF 572W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 572W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEF 572W have outstanding finance?

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