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J20 MNS

1999 General Motors Cadillac

Silver Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 General Motors Cadillac76,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MNS
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 63,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,714 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded at rear within prescribed area of suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear of subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle floor corroded around rear subframe mounting and subframe corroded in same place (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear of subframe (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inside face of brake disk corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inside face of brake disk corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding hard

Offside Rear brake binding hard

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,798 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,242 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,889 miles

offside front brake backing plate damaged

passnger mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 41,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 34,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,143 miles

park brake has only just reached required efficiency

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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J20 MNS is a 1999 General Motors Cadillac in Silver with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 76,967 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 General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 MNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J20 MNS is a 1999 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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