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C301 HBA

1986 Cadillac Deville

Silver Petrol 4100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 HBA
MakeCadillac
ModelDeville
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,100cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,637 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,552 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,490 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 99,490 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,173 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 99,173 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,537 miles

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,534 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,873 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,837 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,823 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 80,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,212 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Deville?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
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C301 HBA is a 1986 Cadillac Deville in Silver with a 4,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Cadillac Deville fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C301 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Deville typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Cadillac Deville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C301 HBA registered?

C301 HBA is a 1986 Cadillac Deville, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C301 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C301 HBA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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