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T797 JLH

1999 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Red Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto71,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 JLH
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 135,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,070 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 133,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 133,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 133,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

adv management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 76,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,901 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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T797 JLH is a 1999 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 71,104 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 T797 JLH, 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 27 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T797 JLH is a 1999 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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