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S8 STS

1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto73,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 STS
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 91,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,358 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,563 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,873 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,839 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,791 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,948 miles

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,738 miles

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

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,650 miles

as test 134311606249

Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,650 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - 235/60x15

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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S8 STS is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Blue with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S8 STS, 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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S8 STS is a 1998 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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