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M159 VCT

1995 Cadillac Eldorado

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 VCT
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 94,433 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from block on n/s/r arm towards the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded visible from under the car looking up (inner wing area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bunch together visible from under the vehicle looking up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,438 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,663 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,904 miles

Both front wipers split on ends

Both rear tyre walls badly perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,182 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,375 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,611 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,568 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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M159 VCT is a 1995 Cadillac Eldorado in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M159 VCT, 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 31 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M159 VCT is a 1995 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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