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A3 RKD

1981 Cadillac Eldorado

Grey Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,585 mi
Last recorded3,585 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RKD
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 3,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 2,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 1,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play throughout steering system

Pass 2 Sep 2016 680 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,805 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,520 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 95,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,608 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor condition

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,603 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear inner sidewall poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear inner sidewall poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 91,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter slight leak

Pass 9 May 2008 89,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2008 89,046 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to perform brake test due to excessive brake fluid leak from rear

Fail 28 Mar 2008 89,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,552 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Eldorado?

Based on 1,019 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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A3 RKD is a 1981 Cadillac Eldorado in Grey with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Cadillac Eldorado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Eldorado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 45 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 RKD is a 1981 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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