CarVerify

Free Car Check

F307 UHJ

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

Black Petrol 4500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,251 mi
Last recorded169,251 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Cadillac Eldorado94,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Cadillac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 UHJ
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2011 169,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 166,275 miles

Front offside brake hose bracket loose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight cracking to offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls but not down to cords.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 166,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front offside brake hose bracket loose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight cracking to offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls but not down to cords.

Fail 18 May 2010 166,261 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 165,428 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 164,057 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 164,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Cadillac Eldorado reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F307 UHJ is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F307 UHJ, 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

How do I check the history of F307 UHJ?

You can check the full history of F307 UHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F307 UHJ registered?

F307 UHJ is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F307 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F307 UHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F307 UHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F307 UHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.