Bought a death trap.

williamgriffin · 22 February 2021 at 10:02PM

Mickey666 said:

jimjames said:

For an unbiased second opinion it might be worth taking it for an MOT, that will cost you £40 or so and give you an actual verdict on whether it really is a death trap or whether the faults are ones that are not safety critical and are actually advisories. If it fails you also then have the evidence against the dealer which I don't believe the inspection you have had so far would really count. An MOT will also be vastly cheaper than paying for an RAC inspection. It may not give you what you want though if it doesn't support your death trap claim.

I wondered about an MoT. It would certainly be an authoritative report on the roadworthiness of the vehicle. The risk is that if it fails with serious faults then the test station may not release the vehicle to be driven away, giving the OP yet another headache.

The test station have no power to keep the vehicle.

williamgriffin · 22 February 2021 at 10:03PM

pinkichiban said:

We will seek further advice and we need to wait for the initial rush of anger and embarrassment to subside before we make any rash dumbass decisions.

Have you looked at the MOT history? https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

pinkichiban · 22 February 2021 at 11:01PM

I only learned of the online MOT history today, oh how I wish we'd known about it sooner.

burlingtonfl6 · 23 February 2021 at 11:07AM

Although the seller sounds in the wrong (you picked them out of countless reputable dealers) I roll my eyes when people buy an old car then take it to another garage (WHO ARE THERE TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOU) and are surprised it isn't in tip top condition.

Jenni_D · 24 February 2021 at 12:53PM

I've skimmed the thread but don't recall seeing this asked/answered ... apologies if it already has. HOW did you pay? (Credit card? Debit card? Bank transfer? Cash)?