Mot on a used car
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Soldato
Is that when it is due it's first MOT? What is age according to registration?
Yes that's the first MOT, so it's 3 years old in September.
Less than 2 months MOT. Probably needs a service I guess, has 34,000 on the Odometer , so must have been serviced at 30,000
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Soldato
Would have negotiated for a free first mot
In the beginning
Now you aren't in as strong a position to get a mot for free out of them
In the beginning
Now you aren't in as strong a position to get a mot for free out of them
Don
You can have the first mot done up to 28days before it is due and maintain the MOT anniversary.
Presumably you could still have an MOT done early.
Either way better off giving the dealer a ring and see what they can offer
Presumably you could still have an MOT done early.
Either way better off giving the dealer a ring and see what they can offer
I can just refuse to take it can't I?
Don
assuming the deposit is refundable?
Must have been?
Did you not ask to see the service history before you put a deposit on the car?
I wouldn't assume anything 'must have' been done with a used car, even stuff advertised as FSH can have some sellers using 'interesting' definitions of what that means.
Soldato
Not sure as guess you signed some sort of contract?
Also guess you want the car?
So for the sake of what a mot costs would you want to lose the car?
Assuming you can get out of any contract you signed
I bought mine~ex demo~2 months before servicing was due
I negotiated a free service before handing over the deposit
Ideally you should have done that regarding first mot
Speak to the people you are buying it from no matter what we advise that's the only way you will know
If they expect future business from you they may well just agree to give you a free mot
In all likelihood, the chances are it has been serviced properly and the MOT will be nothing more than a formality that'll cost you £40 in a few months time.
I wouldn't walk away from the car just because it'll need it's first MOT soon.
No I really need the vehicle. It's just disappointing, I expect more from a dealership.
Soldato
A mot is about 55 quid
Even if they won't budge its not a major cost
3 year old car should sail through it as probably been serviced
May be an ex mobility car possibly
Even if they won't budge its not a major cost
3 year old car should sail through it as probably been serviced
May be an ex mobility car possibly
Why is it disappointing?
They'll do what is needed to make the sale - if you don't ask you don't get. They made the sale without needing to offer to pay £40 for you in 3 months time.
If you'd said "Hmmm, it's tempting, cover the MOT cost and the first service and i'll sign on the dotted line" then you'd probably have both.
I don't want to drive over there in less than 2 months, but then maybe I'll go elsewhere.
I actually bargained for an extended warranty, so I have 2 years. I just didn't think about the MOT, I never thought to check. Like you say only £40.
Caporegime
Lol wtf is this thread? You're whining that a car doesn't yet require an MOT?
Road safety.
Soldato
What are you on?
Caporegime
Lol. So much derp