1986 Nissan 300 ZX 3.0L Petrol · C535 KBM

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state following a clean pass on June 7, 2024, 83,713 miles. This represents a significant improvement in maintenance standards compared to the volatile period in early 2021. While the car suffered from multiple mechanical and safety failures during that time, the most recent inspection shows no defects, suggesting that the previously identified issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently in a stable state of operational readiness. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a forty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,100 miles per year. The data shows a period of extreme inactivity between August 2019 and March 2021, where the car covered only 14 miles in nearly two years. Since then, the vehicle has seen a limited but consistent distance. This low usage explains the recurring failures related to rubber components, such as perishing tyres and failing windscreen wipers, which are typical of vehicles that spend long periods stationary rather than incurring mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the record reveals a history of binding calipers and imbalanced brakes across the rear axle. The 2021 failures also highlighted a leaking fuel tank, which requires a close look to ensure the structural integrity remains free of corrosion or perforation. Given the age and low mileage, the focus should also shift to the degradation of dry hoses, seals, and suspension bushes, as these components often fail through age and oxidation regardless of the distance driven.