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HFX 50E

1989 Cadillac Deville

Cream Petrol 7736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Cadillac Deville87,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 50E
MakeCadillac
ModelDeville
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,736cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 97,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering box slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,642 miles

steering box slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering box slight play

Pass 29 May 2018 94,410 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 93,578 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 93,578 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front main beam light not working

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

Pass 23 May 2016 93,531 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2016 93,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside lower outer sill corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 91,367 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 90,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 May 2014 90,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2009 86,335 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 86,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,229 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,886 miles

nearside (left) front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,395 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Deville?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
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HFX 50E is a 1989 Cadillac Deville in Cream with a 7,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Cadillac Deville models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 87,888 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 Deville fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFX 50E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Deville typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Cadillac Deville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFX 50E is a 1989 Cadillac Deville, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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