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N16 SWN

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Red Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 SWN
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,646 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on crossmember (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,725 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,698 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,916 miles

Nearside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 131,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 56,120 miles

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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N16 SWN is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 73,698 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 N16 SWN, 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 28 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N16 SWN registered?

N16 SWN is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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