Cadillac Fleetwood Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Cadillac Fleetwood reliable? We analysed 1,425 real MOT tests across 183 vehicles to find out.
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The Cadillac Fleetwood is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, brake pipe excessively corroded and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Cadillac Fleetwood.
Cadillac Fleetwood Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Cadillac Fleetwood. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Cadillac Fleetwood MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Cadillac Fleetwood to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Cadillac Fleetwood Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Cadillac Fleetwood fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Cadillac Fleetwood Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Cadillac Fleetwood owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Cadillac Fleetwood MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Cadillac Fleetwood year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83 | 94.0% | 40,501 | 78,176 | 98,575 |
| 1993 | 111 | 91.9% | 28,607 | 66,710 | 80,044 |
| 1991 | 60 | 83.3% | 69,152 | 73,174 | 82,874 |
| 1990 | 100 | 78.0% | 60,769 | 75,734 | 97,495 |
| 1989 | 89 | 77.5% | 43,000 | 62,911 | 90,564 |
| 1986 | 65 | 70.8% | 36,775 | 50,983 | 80,121 |
| 1985 | 63 | 79.4% | 69,810 | 81,592 | 88,679 |
| 1983 | 90 | 80.0% | 14,705 | 46,383 | 71,962 |
| 1979 | 54 | 77.8% | 24,171 | 83,830 | 88,048 |
How Long Does a Cadillac Fleetwood Last?
Based on 183 Cadillac Fleetwood vehicles on UK roads.
Cadillac Fleetwood Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Cadillac Fleetwood MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Cadillac Fleetwood
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.0% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
70.8% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Cadillac Fleetwood is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 83 tests. The 1986 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Cadillac Fleetwood Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Fleetwood THIS CAR | 82.9% | 1,425 | 64,614 mi | 47 yrs |
| Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto | 78.6% | 4,231 | 69,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Cadillac Cts | 76.3% | 2,997 | 44,836 mi | 21 yrs |
| Cadillac Escalade | 79.6% | 2,148 | 67,102 mi | 24 yrs |
| Jaguar X-type S D | 72.9% | 694 | 116,431 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto (78.6% pass rate) and the Cadillac Cts (76.3% pass rate), the Cadillac Fleetwood outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Cadillac Fleetwood has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 1,425 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Cadillac Fleetwood are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (31 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (31), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (28). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Cadillac Fleetwood owner drives around 550 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Cadillac Fleetwood models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.