INSPECTION REPORT

Test Drive:

Does the vehicle drive straight? Y or N

 

Steering Performance? Tight or Sloppy

TIGHT

Brake Performance? Good or Needs Work

 

Suspension Noise? Comment

N/A- SEE COMMENTS

Bounce Test? Comment

N/A- SEE COMMENT

Comments: THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT TEST-DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT IS NOT REGISTERED AND THE THROTTLE IS INOPERATIVE. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SOLID. THE VEHILCE COULD NOT BE BOUNCE TESTED BECAUSE THE FRONT TIRES WHERE ON RAMPS AND THE REAR WAS SUSPENDED ON JACK STANDS.

Engine:

Engine Size:

4.0 SUPERCHARGED L6

Designation: (SS)

N/A

Performance

FAIR

Oil Level / Quality

FULL & GOOD

Carburetor (Make/Model)

N/A- FUEL INJECTED

   

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

   

Comments: THE ENGINE INITIALLY MISFIRED AND STUMBLED BUT AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS THE MISFIRING STOPPED. THE ENGINE IDLES BETWEEN 2500 AND 3000 RPM. THE THROTTLE LINKAGE IS SEIZED FROM RUST/CORROSION. ALL ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS ARE HEAVILY OXIDIZED. THE MAJORITY OF THE STEEL COMPONENTS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE IDLER PULLEY IS SO HEAVILY RUSTED ITS BUBBLING AND DEFORMED.

Transmission:

Transmission Type:

AUTO

FWD / RWD

RWD

Fluid Level / Quality

FULL & POOR

Clutch Operation

N/A

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Miss Shifts

N/A

Performance

     

Comments: THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS FULL BUT EXTREMELY DARK IN COLOR WHICH APPEARS TO BE CLUTCH MATERIAL SUSPENDED THROUGHOUT. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS AN ODD ODOR. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE TRANSMISSION FURTHER AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TEST-DRIVEN. THERE ARE NO ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING.

 

Steering:

Steering Type

POWER RACK AND PINION

Performance

GOOD

Fluid Level/Quality

FULL & FAIR

   

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

   

Comments: THE STEERING WAS NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY INSPECTED AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN.

Brakes:

Brake Type:

FOUR WHEEL POWER DISC

Performance:

 

Fluid Level / quality

FULL & GOOD

Noises

N/A

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

   

Comments: THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FIRM WHEN DEPRESSED. THE INSPECTOR CANNOT VERIFY THE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ANY FURTHER AS A TEST-DRIVE WAS NOT POSSIBLE.

 

Rear End:

U-Joints:

N/A- FLEX DISCS WHICH ARE INTACT

Performance:

 

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Noises

N/A

Comments: THE INSPECTOR CANNOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TEST-DRIVEN.

 

Air Conditioning:

Air Conditioning:

INOPERATIVE

Operation / Noises

N/A

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Temperature Control:

GOOD

Comments: THE DASH HVAC CONTROL HEAD DOES OPERATE, THE A/C LIGHT ILLUMINATES BUT THE COMPRESSOR NEVER ENGAGES. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR IS HEAVILY CORRODED.

 

Suspension:

Suspension Type

FOUR WHEEL INDEPENDENT WITH STRUTS

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Operation / Noise

N/A

   

Drive Train Type

RWD

Operation / Noise

N/A

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

   

Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OUTER STRUT CASINGS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED WITH THE RUST AND PAINT FLAKING OFF. THE SWAY BARS AND COIL SPRINGS HAVE DEEP RUST PITS INTO THE METAL. THE CONTROL ARMS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE VISIBLE BUSHINGS ARE DRY-ROTTED AND FLAKING APART. RUST IS DEVELOPED UNDER THE BODY COATING CAUSING THE COATING TO FLAKE AND PULL AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.

Cooling System: Radiator

Temperature / Fan

GOOD

Performance / Noise:

GOOD

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Comments: THE COOLANT IS FULL AND IN GOOD CONDITION.

 

Wheels / Tires Type:

Type (Manufacturer/Factory):

FACTORY CAST ALUMINUM 17" WHEELS WITH DUNLOP SPORTS 2000 TIRES ON THE FRONT AND GOOD-YEAR EAGLE ALTIMA ON THE REAR

Tire Size:

Front – 235/45ZR17

Rear – 225/45ZR17

Tread Depth:

FRONT LEFT: 6/32" FRONT RIGHT: 7/32" LEFT REAR: 3/

Comments: THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAS MINOR PITTING VISIBLE. THE REMAINING WHEELS ARE IN DECENT CONDITION.

 

Exhaust:

Type

MODIFIED FROM STOCK

Mufflers:

DUAL STOCK

Headers:

FACTORY MANIFOLDS

Accessories (i.e. chrome tips, etc)

DUAL CHROME TIPS

Comments: THERE IS A 2' SECTION OF PIPE INSTALLED AFTER THE MANIFOLD AND BEFORE THE MUFFLERS. THE PIPE IS WELDED IN THE REAR AND CLAMPED IN THE FRONT. FROM THE MUFFLERS BACK, THE EXHAUST IS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT THERE ARE NO HOLES YET. THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR HAS A LARGE HOLE ON THE TOP WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE METAL BLOWN BACK. WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THERE WAS VERY LITTLE EXHAUST COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REMOVED.

 

(OP – Operational       INOP – Inoperable or       N/A)

Exterior Lighting

OP

Interior Lighting

OP

Horn

OP

Turn Signals

OP

Power Windows

OP

Power Locks

OP

Power Seats

OP

Gauges

OP

Power Mirrors

OP

Clock

N/A

Trunk Release

OP

Wipers

OP

Security System

N/A

Fuel Door

OP

Hood Release

OP

Power Antenna

INOP

Radio

INOP

Rear Defrost

N/A

Cruise Control

N/A

Heater

OP

Convertible Top

N/A

           

Comments: THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE REAR DEFROSTER DUE TO THE HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER. THE SUNROOF OPERATES AS DESIGNED.

Interior:

Interior:

GOOD

Seat Color:

TAN

Seat Cover Material

LEATHER

Seat Cover Condition

GOOD

Headliner/Dash/Carpet

DIRTY / GOOD / AVERAGE

Trunk Area, Under Carpet

GOOD- SEE COMMENTS

Comments: THE DRIVER SEAT LEATHER HAS NORMAL FOLDS/CREASES. THE HEADLINER IS DIRTY. THE CARPET AND FLOOR MATS ARE NOT TORN OR STAINED BUT SHOW WEAR. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUNK MOLDED CARPETING IS DISTORTED FROM HEAT. THE BACK SIDE OF THE CARPETING IS DISCOLORED FROM HEAT. THE TRUNK LINER RIGHT SIDE PLASTIC VENT IS DISTORTED FROM HEAT. THE RIGHT TRUNK FLOOR PAN AND SEALER ARE DISCOLORED FROM HEAT. THE AREA OF THE HEAT DISCOLORATION/DAMAGE IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR. THE HORIZONTAL PLASTIC DOOR TRIM HAS MULTIPLE VERTICAL CRACKS. THE WOOD-GRAIN AND STEERING WHEEL ARE IN NORMAL CONDITION.

 

BODY & PAINT

Exterior

4-DOOR SEDAN

Quality of Paint

POOR

Body Straight? Waves?

BONDO WAVES

Any scratches, orange peel? (please comment)

YES, SEE COMMENTS

Color

BURGUNDY

Collision Damage –

NO

Sports Options

"R" - SUPERCHARGED

Glass Condition –

GOOD

Any Signs of Bondo?

YES, SEE COMMENTS

   

Rust anywhere?

(please be specific)

YES, SEE COMMENTS

Condition of chrome -

GOOD

Comments: THERE ARE MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE HOOD AND SUN ROOF. THERE IS SLIGHT ORANGE PEEL ON THE LEFT REAR 1/4 PANEL. THERE IS BODY FILLER EVIDENT OVER THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELLS. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS BONDO IN TWO AREAS, ONE COVERING APPROXIMATELY 8" IN LENGTH AND THE OTHER COVERING BETWEEN 3 AND 4" IN LENGTH. THE RIGHT REAR FENDER HAS ONE AREA APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG AND ANOTHER APPROXIMATELY 1.5" LONG. THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEELS, INCLUDING THE BONDO AREAS, ARE RUSTED CAUSING THE PAINT TO BUBBLE AND PEEL. THE ELECTRICAL GROUND STRAPS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE SUNROOF TOP HAS BEEN SANDED TO THE METAL AND REPAINTED WITH THE SCORE MARKS STILL VISIBLE. THE PAINT IS INDENTED AT THIS AREA WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5X1.5 INCHES.

UNDERCARRIAGE                                                          FRAME

Front End Type:

INDEPENDENT DOUBLE A-ARM

Condition?

POOR

Floor Pan: Hard or soft?

HARD

Any rust?

YES, MINOR SURFACE RUST

Trunk Pan: Hard or soft?

HARD

Any rust?

NO RUST

Comments: THE FUEL FILLER TUBE IS CORRODED. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE HAS EXTREME CORROSION. THE MAJORITY OF MOUNTING BOLTS ARE CORRODED TO THE POINT A SOCKET WILL NO LONGER FIT ON THE BOLT HEADS. THE FRONT SUB FRAME CROSS MEMBERS ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THEIR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IS SEVERELY COMPROMISED.

Vehicle Modifications:

1) AFTERMARKET EXHAUST PIPE.

Comments: THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.

IS THE TITLE AVAILABLE? YES

WHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE? SAJPN1143TC776649

 

WHAT IS THE VIN # ON THE DASH PAD? SAJPN1143TC776649

WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF ACCESSIBLE)? N/A- NOT VISIBLE

RECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):

N/A- NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS ARE ON THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE DASH VIN

ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED? DIGITAL AND OPERATIONAL

CURRENT MILEAGE: 78373

IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR? NO

CONDITION: CLASS FIVE

Class Five (Poor):

This type of car is in need of complete restoration and may, or may not, be able to be driven. The exterior body panels have significant areas of rust-through. The floor and structural components may, or may not, be intact. This car is usually the first project for layman’s attempt at restoration.

 

FAIR MARKET VALUE: $3,384.00

NORMAL TIRE NEXT TO THE TIRE THAT WAS DELIVERED ON THE CAR.

HERE IS A VISUAL COMPARISON WITH THE TIRES THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS CAR AND THE TIRES THAT WERE STRETCHED TO SELL THE CAR AS "NEARLY NEW TIRES) THIS SIZE TIRE IS SUICIDE. 

 

 

OVERSPRAY INDICATES CAR WAS QUICKLY REPAINTED IN TRUNK AREA.

GAS TANK FILLER HAS JUNK YARD MARKINGS. 

UNDER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. RUST WAS COVERED OVER BY BODY FILLER. FILLER WAS APPLIED TO RUSTED PARTS TO HID THE RUST LONG ENOUGH TO SELL THE CAR.  

BODY LINE COMPLETELY FULL OF BONDO. 

 

BODY WORK TO THE DOORS

 

CONVERTER REQUIRED BUT REMOVED

 

ROOF GRINDING POOR FINISH

 

 

PATCHED TOGETHER EXHAUST SYSTEM

 

REAR RESONATOR IS SPLIT FROM RUST

 

TAILPIPE IS FULL OF HOLES

 

HOLDER FOR BRAKE SYSTEM, NOTICE BRAKE LINE CONNECTORS ARE RUSTED

PATCHED MUFFLER SYSTEM

 

REAR SUSPENSION CARRIAGE

BOLTS THAT HOLD UNIVERSAL MOUNTS ARE RUSTED TO A POINT THAT REMOVAL WITH STANDARD TOOLS IS IMPOSSIBLE.

 

PRISTINE INDEED!

CONDITION OF UNDERCARRIAGE CROSS MEMBER

 

 

 

PIPE SPOT REPAIRED

 

ALL ALUMINUM PARTS CORRODED AND ALL BOLTS RUSTED TO A POINT THAT A RENCH CANNOT BE USED TO DISASSEMBLE ANY MOTOR PART.

FRAME RUSTED BODY MOUNTS FOR TORSION BAR NOT SERVICEABLE

GAS TANK CORRODED

gO PUT YOUR KIDS IN THIS!

NON FUNCTIONAL UNIT

 

NICE CONDITION SPRINGS

FRONT RADIATOR MOUNT

 

ANTI SWAY BAR RUSTED

CROSS MEMBERS

OTHER FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING CONNECTIONS

NOTICE THE HYDRAULIC STEERING LINE

 

 

CORROSION TO THE TOP OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND RUST TO MOUNTING FRAME

MAIN BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE INSIDE OF CAR

 

AIR POLLUTION PUMP

 

POWER STEERING PUMP FITTINGS. NOTICE THE BOLTS. 

 

ENGINE MOUNTS

 

RADIATOR UPPER MOUNTING

AIR PUMP

 

EVEN THE WIPER MOTOR IS CORRODED

 

 

KEY DOES NOT FUNCTION

 

THIS SHOWS THE MELTED PLASTIC FROM EXTREME EXHAUST LEAK.  THE PIPE UNDER THE CAR IS SO RUSTED THAT THE HOT EXHAUST IS MELTING THINGS IN THE TRUNK.

 

IT BURNED THE TRUNK LINER

 

AND MELTED THE AIR VENTS

 

STUCK THROTTLE. WORKED FOR ONE DAY THEN GOT STUCK FROM CORROSION.

 

 

HAMMERING OUT THE DAMAGE

SPLIT IN EXHAUST PIPE FROM RUST THROUGH

WRONG TIRES FOR CAR

NOTE TWO DIFFERENT SIZES

 

   

 

 

ORANGE PEEL AND DISTORTION FROM RUNS IN PAINT

 

BONDO IS STARTING TO BOIL OUT

 

RUST TO THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK FILLER

 

CAR HAS NEVER BEEN TITLED BY ME. IT WAS PLACED INTO ENCLOSED STORAGE AFTER IT ARRIVED. ADD A ROOM STORAGE BILLS AT $125 PER MONTH FOR 3 YEARS NOW.

 

LOOKS GREAT FROM THE FRONT