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Chevrolet Corvette MOT Results

81.5% pass rate

from 146 tests in 2021

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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.

12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 5.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 4.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 2.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 2.1% fail on Horn
  - 0.68% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.68% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Position lamp
10% fail on Brakes
- 8.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 8.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.68% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.68% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.68% fail on Lever
- 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.68% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.68% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.68% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.68% fail on Brake discs
7.5% fail on Visibility
- 6.2% fail on Washers
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Bonnet (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
4.1% fail on Suspension
- 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.68% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.68% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.68% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
3.4% fail on Steering
- 1.4% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.68% fail on Steering box
  - 0.68% fail on Steering rack
- 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Power steering
  - 0.68% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.68% fail on Other components
- 0.68% fail on Steering wheel
2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.68% fail on Transmission
  - 0.68% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.68% fail on Joints
- 0.68% fail on Seats
  - 0.68% fail on Driver's seat
0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.68% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.68% fail on Condition
0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.68% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.68% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.68% fail on Non catalyst emissions
0.68% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment