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USV 485

1985 Chevrolet Corvette

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,341 mi
Last recorded29,341 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette78,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 485
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 29,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 28,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 27,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,343 miles

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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USV 485 is a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USV 485, 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

How do I check the history of USV 485?

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What year was USV 485 registered?

USV 485 is a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is USV 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 485 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USV 485 have outstanding finance?

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