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Chevrolet Corvette MOT Results

80.5% pass rate
from 348 tests in 2020
(27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Corvette is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.29% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (8.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Horn (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.29% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.57% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Valves
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Doors (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Non catalyst emissions (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.29% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering play
      • 0.29% fail on Steering box
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Springs
      • 0.29% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.29% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle (9.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates (5.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Tyres
    • 0.29% fail on Condition