NISSAN 350 Z2002 · 3.5L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in March 2026 at 52,396 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a significant structural failure in early 2025. While the two most recent tests indicate no current defects, the history reveals that the vehicle previously suffered from serious corrosion issues that required rectification to meet safety standards before the subsequent pass in March 2025. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,183 miles per year. There is a notable gap between December 2022 and January 2024 where the car covered only 153 miles in over thirteen months, suggesting it sits for long periods or is used only very sparingly. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear from high mileage, which aligns with the corrosion-related issues noted in the test record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear suspension mounting points and sills. The January 2025 failure identified excessive corrosion that significantly reduced structural strength and a sill corroded through, indicating that the vehicle is prone to deep-seated rust. You should verify that the repairs made were structurally sound and that corrosion is not spreading to adjacent metalwork. Additionally, the offside rear brake pipe should be checked for signs of weeping or degradation, as the previous tester flagged it as being covered in grease which may have masked the extent of the damage.