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Q284HNC

2004 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ284HNC
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 74,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks on shoulder showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,240 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 71,240 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 70,823 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking/perished, possible glint of cord, tyre 20 years old, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer, deep cut in tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12 years old advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,756 miles

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

there is what appears to be a spillage of brake fluid around the brake fliud reservoir

Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

there is what appears to be a spillage of brake fluid around the brake fliud reservoir

Pass 15 Sep 2018 64,050 miles

reverse light has water in the lens

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,364 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 62,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,772 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,877 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking and splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,208 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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Q284HNC is a 2004 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q284HNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q284HNC is a 2004 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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