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BBH 520P

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

White Petrol 8200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,592 mi
Last recorded15,592 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Cadillac Eldorado94,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 520P
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,200cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 15,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 14,935 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 13,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 12,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 1,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 7,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 8,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,871 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2011 2,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 631 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 99,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 98,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 196,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,518 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BBH 520P is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado in White with a 8,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Cadillac Eldorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 94,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBH 520P, 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 37 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBH 520P registered?

BBH 520P is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is BBH 520P safe to buy?

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