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PRC 380W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,203 mi
Last recorded67,203 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 380W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 67,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,692 miles

all balljoint covers are seeping slightly due to manufactures designs

power steering damper pipe is worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,170 miles

STEERING DAMPER HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Fail 4 Jun 2015 56,170 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 65,950 miles

vehicle suspension and steering balljoint dust covers are designed to slip over with no sealing clips andmay seep grease

Fail 13 May 2014 65,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 64,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PRC 380W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PRC 380W, 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 PRC 380W registered?

PRC 380W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PRC 380W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 380W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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