Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,565 cc
T797 JLHMOT history
T797 JLH is a red petrol Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,443 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 135,443 km
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 731 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 JLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Cadillac
- Model
- Seville STS V8 Auto
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,565 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T797 JLH was last recorded at 135,443 km on 25 Jun 2026, 1,758 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2024: 82,935 miles, lower than 133,181 miles on 25 May 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,685 km · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,758 km
- Average per year
- 731 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,443 km
- 2025 – 133,685 km
- 2023 – 133,181 km
What the latest MOT found
Fail135,443 km
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail135,443 km6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,443 km
- Test number
- 840636699133
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass83,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 83,070 miles
- Test number
- 784958287167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,685 km2 dangerous5 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,685 km
- Test number
- 524565967102
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass82,935 miles (-50,246)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 82,935 miles
- Test number
- 233860179551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 133,181 miles
- Test number
- 562735826712
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,181 km7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,181 km
- Test number
- 309655906380
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,012 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 82,012 miles
- Test number
- 846853995007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,461 miles (+818)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 81,461 miles
- Test number
- 727181842208
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdv management light on
Pass80,643 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,643 miles
- Test number
- 165349801290
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,588 miles (+1,116)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,588 miles
- Test number
- 228491611453
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,472 miles (+2,710)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,472 miles
- Test number
- 102712500105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,762 miles (+2,861)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 76,762 miles
- Test number
- 202128209194
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass73,901 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 73,901 miles
- Test number
- 794862997029
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Questions about T797 JLH
- Does T797 JLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T797 JLH expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T797 JLH?
- The MOT on T797 JLH expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T797 JLH done?
- T797 JLH was recorded at 135,443 km at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 731 km a year.
- Has T797 JLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 JLH has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T797 JLH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T797 JLH find?
- T797 JLH failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 6 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.
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