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A579 BHL

1984 Cadillac Fleetwood

Blue Petrol 4100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 BHL
MakeCadillac
ModelFleetwood
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,100cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,368 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

offside front tyre side wall slightly perrished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,363 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

offside front tyre side wall slightly perrished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 57,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked and perished but no ply or cord exposed

Pass 3 May 2012 56,202 miles

all under side has coating of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,775 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,992 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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A579 BHL is a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood in Blue with a 4,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A579 BHL, 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 42 years old, this Cadillac Fleetwood is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A579 BHL is a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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