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R157 GGT

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Green Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 GGT
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 38,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,025 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,763 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,936 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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R157 GGT is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Green with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R157 GGT, 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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R157 GGT is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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