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HVG 458L

1979 Cadillac Eldorado

Blue Petrol 8000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 458L
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,889 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 73,889 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 69,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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HVG 458L is a 1979 Cadillac Eldorado in Blue with a 8,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVG 458L, 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 47 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 458L registered?

HVG 458L is a 1979 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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