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N149 NHG

1996 Cadillac Eldorado

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,783 mi
Last recorded169,783 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 NHG
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 169,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 169,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 169,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel has damage

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded unable to inspect fully covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 169,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,119 miles

Steel brakes greased.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,111 miles

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

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

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

All steel brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 168,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 165,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 163,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 97,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 94,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 145,242 miles

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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N149 NHG is a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N149 NHG, 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 30 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N149 NHG registered?

N149 NHG is a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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