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FRV 879X

1979 Cadillac Eldorado

Brown Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,895 mi
Last recorded22,895 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRV 879X
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres cracked and perished

general corrosion to underside components

offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,763 miles

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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FRV 879X is a 1979 Cadillac Eldorado in Brown with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRV 879X, 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 47 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRV 879X registered?

FRV 879X is a 1979 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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