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SVR 699W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 699W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,185 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 16,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) loose n/s/f ,n/s/r , o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2017 16,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both front n/s & o/s (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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SVR 699W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVR 699W, 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 SVR 699W registered?

SVR 699W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVR 699W safe to buy?

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