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RJH 492R

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

White Petrol 8250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,216 mi
Last recorded21,216 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Cadillac Eldorado94,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 492R
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,216 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (inner tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 21,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low both - poor pattern (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure D mounting bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush incorrectly fitted in D mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,665 miles

Direction indicators - flash fast

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

Nearside Outer Rearlight not working

Fail 28 Sep 2015 20,665 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicators - flash fast

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

Nearside Outer Rearlight not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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RJH 492R is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado in White with a 8,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Cadillac Eldorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 94,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJH 492R, 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 37 years old, this Cadillac Eldorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJH 492R registered?

RJH 492R is a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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