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Dbone · 06-30-2021, 10:31 AM

I really like the MOT. It's public knowledge so when you are buying a car you can see the whole history of it's MOTs. It's not just a pass/fail but a check list with warnings etc. It's a great way to see if a car is neglected over its life.

It's once a year, and it's done by private mechanics so when you get to know them it's not that difficult to get them to overlook a decat etc. on a car like that. If it's a safety issue (rust, crash damage, etc.) then no way.

Here's an example of the Lotus I bought. Just one of the entries but it helped me understand the owner a little:

Mileage 50,373 miles
MOT test number 2413 7804 6766
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

I love the notes about the license plate. He had two sets, one with the right spacing, and another with it spaced incorrectly so it appeared to spell a word.

He forgot to swap them over before the MOT a few times so he has a couple failures on the plate.

06-30-2021, 10:31 AM	#5241
Dbone RS controls my life! Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 743 Thanked 920 Times in 302 Posts Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts	I really like the MOT. It's public knowledge so when you are buying a car you can see the whole history of it's MOTs. It's not just a pass/fail but a check list with warnings etc. It's a great way to see if a car is neglected over its life. It's once a year, and it's done by private mechanics so when you get to know them it's not that difficult to get them to overlook a decat etc. on a car like that. If it's a safety issue (rust, crash damage, etc.) then no way. Here's an example of the Lotus I bought. Just one of the entries but it helped me understand the owner a little: Mileage 50,373 miles MOT test number 2413 7804 6766 Test location View test location Reason(s) for failure Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Nearside Rear Nail in tyre () I love the notes about the license plate. He had two sets, one with the right spacing, and another with it spaced incorrectly so it appeared to spell a word. He forgot to swap them over before the MOT a few times so he has a couple failures on the plate.