Cars for sale.

[FerryScoob]

Is it possible to ask everyone to include the mot check in the for sale ad.

Use this site http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp

and display something like this:
Most Recent Vehicle Details and Test Summary applicable to this Registration Certificate document reference number.
Registration mark: H193XWW
Make/Model: TOYOTA / STARLET
Colour: GREEN
VIN/Chassis No: EP82-0145524
Approximate date of first use: 31/12/1991
Type of fuel: Petrol


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Date of test: 23/06/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 137,477 Miles
Test number: 424675178125
Test expiry date: 22/06/2009


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Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results


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Registration mark: H193XWW
Make/Model: TOYOTA / STARLET
Colour: GREEN
VIN/Chassis No: EP82-0145524
Approximate date of first use: 31/12/1991
Type of fuel: Petrol


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Date of test: 08/04/2006
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 101,512 Kilometres
Test number: 471778896094
Test station name: SMART FIT STIRLING
Test station number: 1AKY69
Test station telephone number: 01786447200
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.A.7a)
Nearside Rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.A.4a)
Offside Rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.A.4a)
Advisory Notice issued
Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.9/10)


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Date of test: 01/05/2006
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 102,867 Kilometres
Test number: 440241226171
Test station name: SMART FIT STIRLING
Test station number: 1AKY69
Test station telephone number: 01786447200
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 02/05/2007
Advisory Notice issued
Offside rear brake binding slightly


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Date of test: 02/05/2007
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 120,399 Kilometres
Test number: 194582127164
Test station name: MUIRHEAD GARAGE
Test station number: 97781
Test station telephone number: 01382580236
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notice issued
Tailbox Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1)
Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.9/10)


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Change of details
Make/Model: TOYOTA / recorded at time of test on 02/05/2007


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Date of test: 08/05/2007
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 120,465 Kilometres
Test number: 230348327147
Test station name: MUIRHEAD GARAGE
Test station number: 97781
Test station telephone number: 01382580236
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 07/05/2008
No Advisory Notice issued


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Date of test: 12/05/2008
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 137,406 Miles
Test number: 754263138188
Test station name: LOCH GARAGE
Test station number: 96726
Test station telephone number: 01334828236
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.2.4d)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.2.4d)
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) **DANGEROUS**
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) **DANGEROUS**
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.A.9/10) **DANGEROUS**
Advisory Notice issued
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak at turbo


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Change of details
Make/Model: TOYOTA / STARLET recorded at time of test on 12/05/2008


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Date of test: 23/06/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading: 137,477 Miles
Test number: 424675178125
Test station name: LOCH GARAGE
Test station number: 96726
Test station telephone number: 01334828236
Test class: IV
Test expiry date: 22/06/2009
No Advisory Notice issued


This would allow potential buyers to have a look at the mot work and hopefully stamp out dodgy sellers.

 

[WallaceGlanza]

Its really upto the buyer to do it, I don't think someone selling the car should be made to give that info, if the buyer is really interested they can ask for the information themselves from the seller.

 

[FerryScoob]

Its really upto the buyer to do it, I don't think someone selling the car should be made to give that info especially when the buyer can easily do it themselves.

But they cant. They need the MOT issue number or the V5 document number to do it.

 

[GTdan]

personally i wouldnt say all of it but certainly put the latest one up there, or put the details for a buyer to check the info.

 

[WallaceGlanza]

But they cant. They need the MOT issue number or the V5 document number to do it.

I realised that when I tried it myself, hence the edit. I still think its upto the potential buyer though, if they want all the info such as that, they can get the details they need from the seller by asking them and check themselves.

I wouldn't want to be forced to put up all that info about my car and I don'thave anything to hide, but would be willing to give it to a genuine buyer.