1989 Cadillac Coupe/de/ville 6.0L Petrol · VSU 538

The Cadillac presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent MOT on 9 September 2025 at 99,175 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle passed its preceding three tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 without any advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep. A duplicate entry exists for 17 October 2022, showing a failure at 97,993 miles, though curiously no defects were recorded against this specific failure. Despite this data anomaly, the subsequent clean passes demonstrate that any issues were promptly rectified, leaving the car in a sound roadworthy state as of late 2025. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 2,680 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old car. Between the 2022 test at 97,993 miles and the 2025 test at 99,175 miles, the car covered just 1,182 miles over three years, suggesting very light use or prolonged periods of static storage. The annual increments show a steady, minimal climb: 633 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 388 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low-mileage profile reduces typical wear on consumables like brake discs and tyres, though extended sitting poses its own risks to perishable components and seals. Given the absence of recurring mechanical faults in the MOT record, the primary inspection focus shifts to age-related degradation rather than wear and tear. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as 37-year-old steel can harbour hidden corrosion regardless of mileage. The tyres and rubber suspension bushes require close scrutiny; low annual mileage often means the original rubber has perished due to age and UV exposure rather than wear. The anomalous 2022 failure with no logged defects warrants a physical check of the braking system and exhaust mounts, as sudden failures often stem from binding calipers or fractured brackets that may have been hastily repaired. Verify the condition of the cooling system hoses and seals, which can degrade internally during long periods of inactivity.