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VRL 325W

1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,067 mi
Last recorded23,067 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette65,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 325W
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 23,067 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 22,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 22,366 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,778 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 21,765 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 20,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 20,421 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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VRL 325W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRL 325W, 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 VRL 325W registered?

VRL 325W is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRL 325W safe to buy?

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