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W228 HCD

2000 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,326 mi
Last recorded86,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto72,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 HCD
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,326 miles

Surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2013 86,325 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 80,307 miles

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

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

irregular wear at both sides front tyres outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 74,443 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,886 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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W228 HCD is a 2000 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Blue with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 72,914 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 W228 HCD, 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 26 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W228 HCD is a 2000 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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