1997 Cadillac 4.5L Petrol · M79 SGU
1997 Cadillac (4.5L, petrol). First registered 04/07/1997. Recorded mileage 49,532 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- CADILLAC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4500cc
M79 SGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 49,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M79 SGU Mileage History
- 23/06/202347,731 mi
- 27/06/202347,752 mi+21 mi
- 02/08/202548,801 mi+1,049 mi
- 18/09/202649,532 mi+731 mi
- 18/09/202649,532 mi
Average of roughly 556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M79 SGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Cadillac Unknown (M79 SGU) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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