1981 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Petrol · VRL 325W
1981 Chevrolet Corvette (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1981. Recorded mileage 23,067 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VRL 325W Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2021
- 23,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VRL 325W Mileage History
- 08/05/201320,421 mi
- 15/05/201420,840 mi+419 mi
- 04/06/201420,851 mi+11 mi
- 08/10/201521,765 mi+914 mi
- 23/10/201521,778 mi+13 mi
- 29/03/201721,817 mi+39 mi
- 31/05/201822,366 mi+549 mi
- 08/06/201822,378 mi+12 mi
- 15/02/202022,824 mi+446 mi
- 13/02/202123,067 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
VRL 325W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (VRL 325W) between May 2013 and February 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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