2nd hand car purchased in July 07 has failed MOT

goldspanners

hartcjhart wrote: »

HAVE WE GOT AN UPDATE or were we right with our advice

i think we know the answer.:rotfl:

ryandj

Anyway, an MOT only means the car is OK on the day the test was carried out, it doesn't say that the car will be good for 12 months.

jeannieblue

What a fascinating read this has been! I want to know what happened in the end too!

If anything was looking worn but passable during MOT they would print out an advisary - not sure if garage has to pass that on - as only certificate needed on sale. Or previous owner could've lost advisary. - if there was one.

Think we all should learn abit more about MOT's - ie a shock absorber has pretty much gotter be p---ing it out to fail - MOT inspector would report/advise that - then pass it if only leaking a bit. So if you sell a car after that MOT, you then could have a 'Poppy' on your case?

Most people would get independent inspection done when buying a car - especially when warranty involved - but wear and tear, thats life

Poppycat

Hi I didnt reply this is thread for a long time because I thought it was dead I dont come on here on this motoring forum every day, I just noticed it by chance

Right I didnt proceed with this I got as far as a letter but choose not too

What was interesting was that back in November I had to replace two tyres it turned out the spare was old and I believe having not used it that it shouldnt be bald.

I replaced two tyres and have another 2 to replace soon to be on safe side, along with two front brake pads. I accept thats wear and tear.

I still believe and having had a friend who is a competent mechanic that this these shouldn't have gone so soon given the price and the mileage of the car. It was after all the mechanic opinion and I also sought other advice at the time from another garage, but it was his opinion that he couldn't say for certain one way or the other.

goldspanners

so you didnt even check the spare tyre before you handed over your cash?

anewman

It is likely previous owner swapped the spare with a bald tyre to save buying a tyre, I have done it myself with one that came up as an advisory on MOT (near or at legal limit) while I searched for cheap tyres.

Poppycat

No because I had to travel some 90 miles, and had my disabled daughter with me

anewman

Lucky there is actually one there then

Keith

anewman wrote: »

Lucky there is actually one there then

Been there bought the tyre weld. I really must buy a spare!

goldspanners

well maybe you should have had the vehicle inspected before you purchased it.or when spending large amounts of money be available to inspect it yourself,buying a car shouldnt be a rushed decision as im sure you now appreciate.