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What would you do??

newty428
newty428 Posts: 82 Forumite
My husband wants a Rascal van and I have found one on ebay that looks ok. Problem is they have lost the log book and MOT. I realise I can look up the MOT, but would you buy a vehicle with no Log Book? How can I check this is legit? Seller has 62 feedback 100% positive.
Cheers

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  • scbk
    scbk Posts: 1,216 Forumite
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    Might be genuine but personally I'd avoid.

    Leave them your phone number and tell them to give you a call when they find the log book
  • Armengar
    Armengar Posts: 223 Forumite
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    edited 3 June 2009 at 12:40PM
    I know I wouldnt buy a vehicle without proof of ownership. You could always phone up DVLA I suppose and check, they will probably want a few pounds off you for the service. Then i'd pay another £4 for a HPI...
  • shadowspy24
    shadowspy24 Posts: 238 Forumite
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    ask for the registration number then text it to 83600. They charge you £3 for this but they will give you all the details for it including whether it is stolen.
  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    Walk away until they "find" the log book...
    There are plenty of cars and vans for sale, why take the chance on a stolen or ringed one?
  • emmell
    emmell Posts: 1,228 Forumite
    It may have come from a salvage yard, hence no documents. I think the lack of MOT would put me off as much as no V5.
    ML.
    He who has four and spends five, needs neither purse nor pocket
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