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S881 KBA

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,124 mi
Last recorded59,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 KBA
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,124 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,991 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,374 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 52,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,382 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 46,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,011 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 39,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,338 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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S881 KBA is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Blue with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S881 KBA, 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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S881 KBA is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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