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WBB 72Y

1983 Cadillac Fleetwood

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,640 mi
Last recorded15,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 72Y
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,349 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heaqvely under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,413 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r above chassis fuel lines rusty and various other places

Pass 30 Oct 2012 2,193 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

all rubbers on steering and ball joints heavily greased, as grease nipples fitted to them

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,787 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres showing early signs of sidewall perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,787 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres showing early signs of sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 94,418 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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WBB 72Y is a 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 46,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBB 72Y, 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 43 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBB 72Y is a 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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