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P896 CCT

1997 Cadillac Deville

Beige Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,732 mi
Last recorded119,732 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Cadillac Deville89,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 CCT
MakeCadillac
ModelDeville
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 119,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 116,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 114,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes going to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 110,515 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,274 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to/from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 110,274 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to/from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,370 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear behind front subrfame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area, to/from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

steering rack pinion area damp, not visibly leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,333 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Cadillac Deville?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
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P896 CCT is a 1997 Cadillac Deville in Beige with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Cadillac Deville models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 89,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cadillac Deville fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P896 CCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Deville typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Cadillac Deville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P896 CCT is a 1997 Cadillac Deville, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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