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E272 BGT

1988 Cadillac Fleetwood

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,063 mi
Last recorded226,063 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 BGT
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 226,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 218,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 217,314 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under body welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 217,313 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under body welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 215,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 215,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 215,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 215,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 215,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 214,341 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r sill corroded+weak metal

Pass 16 Sep 2011 210,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 210,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 207,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 207,037 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 203,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 200,899 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 200,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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E272 BGT is a 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E272 BGT, 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 38 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E272 BGT is a 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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