1987 Cadillac Eldorado MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Eldorado models manufactured in 1987, based on 34 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1987 Cadillac Eldorado MOT Analysis
The 1987 Cadillac Eldorado has an MOT pass rate of 52.9% based on 34 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 119,022 miles on the odometer. With a 47.1% failure rate, the 1987 Eldorado is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50.
Top failures specific to 1987 models only. The overall Eldorado page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 2.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 119,022 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.25 | 2.9% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1987 Cadillac Eldorado has an MOT pass rate of 52.9% based on 34 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 119,022 miles on the odometer. With a 47.1% failure rate, the 1987 Eldorado is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1987 Cadillac Eldorado, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With an average mileage of 119,022 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Identification of the vehicle — 2.9% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 1987 Cadillac Eldorado models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.