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X397 RYS

2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Red Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto61,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 RYS
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,316 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 52,307 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front torear brake pipes corroded and nsf and osf corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,810 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion and grease on both main front to rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f front brake pipes corrodedand coverd in grease

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,629 miles

corrosion and grease on both main front to rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

front indicators fading

Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,701 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,209 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 35,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,779 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 30,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,967 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 29,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,696 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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X397 RYS is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,102 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 X397 RYS, 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 25 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X397 RYS is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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