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Car dealer lied about MOT

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  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    LandyAndy wrote: »
    I think your first August is in the wrong year Adrian
    <cough> Don't know what you mean... <shuffle feet>
  • andygb
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    I've just found the original Sales Order Form/Contract and it states under "Additional Work" new MOT & new service, signed by dealership on 2/8/16.

    If this is the case, then the garage has clearly lied.
    To be fair, when I buy a new car, I always check the documents, service history and MOT before parting with my cash.
  • Hedgehog99
    Hedgehog99 Posts: 1,425 Forumite
    Get it MOT'd pronto because you car insurance could be invalid without it.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Hedgehog99 wrote: »
    Get it MOT'd pronto because you car insurance could be invalid without it.
    <sigh>
    No, it couldn't.
  • DoaM
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    Hedgehog99 wrote: »
    Get it MOT'd pronto because you car insurance could be invalid without it.

    Not this old fallacy again?
    Whilst lack of MOT may restrict coverage for loss (damage, theft etc.) to your own vehicle, 3rd party liability is unaffected.
  • droopsnoot
    droopsnoot Posts: 1,910 Forumite
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    andygb wrote: »
    If this is the case, then the garage has clearly lied.

    Or intended to do it and forgotten, or made a mistake and tested a different car. It might not have been deliberate.
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    Highly unlikely they lied. If they was gonna lie they wouldn't have been stupid enough to write it on the invoice!
    Probably just a error on their part which can be easily rectified.
  • Jackmydad
    Jackmydad Posts: 9,186 Forumite
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    Whatever the garage did or didn't do, my first priority would be to get an MOT on the car.
    I always check mine after it's been MOT'd, just to be sure. And I trust the garage I use.
  • Turn_to_Grey
    Turn_to_Grey Posts: 100 Forumite
    "If" they told a porky on the MOT, I'd be more concerned about a possible porky on the service too.
    Started my job at the bottom and liked it
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    MOT = £35

    I don't see the issue with it being a few months out.
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