2016 Haili SP350J 0.3L Petrol · CV16 KKB

The vehicle is currently in an unroadworthy state following a significant failure during its most recent inspection. On July 7, 2022, at 1,498 miles, the car failed multiple critical tests related to the braking system and lighting. The maintenance trend is worsening, as the vehicle progressed from minor steering and suspension advisories in 2019 to catastrophic failures of the hydraulic braking system and electrical components in 2022. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, recording only 1,498 miles over a decade. This averages to approximately 150 miles per year. The gap between the April 2019 test at 22 miles and the 2022 test at nearly the same mileage figure suggests the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. Such prolonged inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, internal corrosion in hydraulic lines, and the failure of seals, despite the low wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2022 record identified front and rear hydraulic brake cylinders with no reserve travel and a brake pedal hitting the floor board. This indicates a severe failure of the master cylinder or internal seals that requires immediate replacement. The tester also noted play in the handlebars and the nearside rear wheel splines, suggesting that the steering geometry and wheel bearings have suffered from seizing or degradation through lack of use. The electrical system also requires attention due to the 2022 failure of headlamps, position lamps, and brake light switches. Given the 2019 advisories regarding severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers, the entire suspension assembly likely suffers from perished perished due to age rather than mileage. This vehicle shows signs of long-term neglect, and a comprehensive mechanical overhaul is necessary before the car can be considered safe for the road.