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G278 LGJ

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood62,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 LGJ
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,341 miles

N/S sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,462 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 104,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,783 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 101,783 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 95,718 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,884 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 88,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

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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G278 LGJ is a 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 62,911 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 G278 LGJ, 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 37 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G278 LGJ registered?

G278 LGJ is a 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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