1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Petrol · B483 FTU
1985 Chevrolet Corvette (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 91,428 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B483 FTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 91,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B483 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (B483 FTU) between April 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B483 FTU Mileage History
- 26/04/202290,365 mi
- 04/07/202391,390 mi+1,025 mi
- 12/09/202391,428 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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