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TJT 388R

1977 Cadillac Eldorado

White Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,505 mi
Last recorded26,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 388R
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,505 miles

cv coots in poor condition

n/s handbrake cable poor condition very rusty and blown up at the end

oil on engine

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play in the front wheel bearings

top ball joint boots in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,090 miles

oil on back of engine possibly from steering

Fail 31 May 2016 26,090 miles

Passenger's seat insecure rear seat back (6.2.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (4.1.A.1a)

front brake balance poor

n/s/f cruising light inop

tyres very perished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2007 24,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,574 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Eldorado?

Based on 1,019 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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TJT 388R is a 1977 Cadillac Eldorado in White with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Cadillac Eldorado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJT 388R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Eldorado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 49 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJT 388R registered?

TJT 388R is a 1977 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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