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R242 GWU

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Red Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 GWU
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

break wear indicator lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

management lamp on

steering pipes slightly corroded front discs and pads poor

underfloor brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,194 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,034 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,915 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 May 2006 23,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R242 GWU is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R242 GWU, 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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R242 GWU is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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