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R90 CAD

1997 Cadillac Fleetwood

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

227,559 mi
Last recorded227,559 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 CAD
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 227,559 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2023 227,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 227,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 227,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 227,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 227,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 226,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 225,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 221,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 353,034 miles

general underside corrosion

wear to o/'s/r tyre on outer edge

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 216,307 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot ajar but is secure

general underside corrosion

underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2012 210,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 196,735 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 192,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

age cracking to suspension bushes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis legs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 185,819 miles

front discs worn

front steel brake pipes in poor condition

slight play in front wheelbearings

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 17 Sep 2008 185,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 158,157 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis legs corroded

floor pan corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2006 125,170 miles

car over heated during cat test

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

heavey surface corrosion to underside of car

rear flexable brake hoses furrels corroded

How Reliable is the Cadillac Fleetwood?

Based on 1,425 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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R90 CAD is a 1997 Cadillac Fleetwood in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

The most common reason a Cadillac Fleetwood fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R90 CAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Fleetwood typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R90 CAD is a 1997 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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