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PHU 497R

1997 General Motors Cadillac

Bronze Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 497R
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,067 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,067 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 66,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 66,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,922 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished but not causing excessive movement

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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PHU 497R is a 1997 General Motors Cadillac in Bronze with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PHU 497R, 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 29 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHU 497R registered?

PHU 497R is a 1997 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is PHU 497R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 497R shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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