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C598 FWX

1986 Cadillac Fleetwood

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood50,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 FWX
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody sealed

Fail 24 Nov 2025 68,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody sealed

Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section on join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,873 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,359 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,852 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,279 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 41,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 36,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,112 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,978 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 31,970 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Cadillac Fleetwood?

Based on 1,425 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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C598 FWX is a 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 50,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Cadillac Fleetwood fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C598 FWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Fleetwood typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C598 FWX is a 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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