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VBV 648V

1979 Cadillac Fleetwood

Blue Petrol 8193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood83,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 648V
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,193cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,048 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,048 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 87,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 87,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,481 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Fleetwood?

Based on 1,425 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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VBV 648V is a 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood in Blue with a 8,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 83,830 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 Fleetwood fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBV 648V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Fleetwood typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBV 648V registered?

VBV 648V is a 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is VBV 648V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 648V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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