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D503 CHG

1987 Cadillac Eldorado

Gold Petrol 4100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,018 mi
Last recorded258,018 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Cadillac Eldorado94,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 CHG
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 258,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 258,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 160,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service and parking brake just met requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2022 160,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service and parking brakes just met requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2021 160,230 miles

Rear service and parking brake just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,872 miles

Rear brakes just met requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 94,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,884 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,417 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 91,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,826 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 90,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2006 90,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 90,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Cadillac Eldorado?

Based on 1,019 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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D503 CHG is a 1987 Cadillac Eldorado in Gold with a 4,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Cadillac Eldorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 94,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cadillac Eldorado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D503 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Eldorado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D503 CHG registered?

D503 CHG is a 1987 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D503 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D503 CHG shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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