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S479 EBX

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 EBX
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 87,324 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,737 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,632 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 54,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has slight missfire at idle and management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,718 miles

engine has slight missfire at idle and management light on

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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S479 EBX is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Blue with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S479 EBX, 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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What year was S479 EBX registered?

S479 EBX is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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