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SKE 4R

1985 Chevrolet Corvette

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,440 mi
Last recorded80,440 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette78,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKE 4R
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,776 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,602 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,820 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

hc's are high on tickover

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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SKE 4R is a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 78,597 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 SKE 4R, 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 41 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 SKE 4R registered?

SKE 4R is a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is SKE 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKE 4R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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