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DYK 825V

1980 General Motors Cadillac

Blue Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 825V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 64,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,314 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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DYK 825V is a 1980 General Motors Cadillac in Blue with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYK 825V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 46 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYK 825V registered?

DYK 825V is a 1980 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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