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R243 XAS

1998 Cadillac Deville

White Petrol 3953cc
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Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 XAS
MakeCadillac
ModelDeville
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,953cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022
Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,779 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall !

traction control light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,993 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,895 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it !

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,326 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,157 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 25,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,514 miles

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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R243 XAS is a 1998 Cadillac Deville in White with a 3,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R243 XAS, 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 28 years old, this Cadillac Deville is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R243 XAS is a 1998 Cadillac Deville, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R243 XAS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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