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MU51 OLN

2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Green Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto61,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OLN
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 132,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 131,830 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 130,622 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly and close to limit

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

damage to front to rear fuel pipes

n/s/f shock damp

o/s outer side lamp not working

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

sill covers fitted

windscreen sticker behind mirror

Fail 28 Jun 2008 130,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly and close to limit

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

damage to front to rear fuel pipes

n/s/f shock damp

o/s outer side lamp not working

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

sill covers fitted

windscreen sticker behind mirror

Fail 6 Mar 2008 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005

How Reliable is the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?

Based on 4,231 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,752
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 275
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
position lamp(s) not working 85
Stop lamp not working 77
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MU51 OLN is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Green with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,102 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 Seville Sts V8 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 OLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MU51 OLN is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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