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Y608 XGS

2001 General Motors Cadillac

Silver Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 General Motors Cadillac46,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 XGS
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,008 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,972 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes very poor, pedal sinks to floor under load! (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Major oil leak!

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,801 miles

Front advice both front tyres starting to bulge outer side walls

Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front advice both front tyres starting to bulge outer side walls

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,473 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,611 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,243 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,243 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,923 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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Y608 XGS is a 2001 General Motors Cadillac in Silver with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y608 XGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y608 XGS is a 2001 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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