MOT before part ex or not?
Discussion
Chatting to a mate last night & he has decided to part ex his 54 plate 100k miles X Type Jag for something newer, smaller & more economical.
MOT runs out in mid Oct & he won't have the cash he needs to change until end Sept so he thinks he only has a couple of weeks window to change as "it won't be worth MOT'ing the Jag as they will only send it to auction anyway".
I think he will get more for the car with a new MOT.
What's the collective wisdom please?
MOT runs out in mid Oct & he won't have the cash he needs to change until end Sept so he thinks he only has a couple of weeks window to change as "it won't be worth MOT'ing the Jag as they will only send it to auction anyway".
I think he will get more for the car with a new MOT.
What's the collective wisdom please?
IMHO
Is it likely to pass with just the fee or cheaply, then yes get the MOT done, he might get more, and he'll not be rushed into picking a car.
If its likely to cost a few hundred to get through, I'd not bother and try my hand at finding a suitable car in the two weeks, and then cough up for the mot work if I haven't
Is it likely to pass with just the fee or cheaply, then yes get the MOT done, he might get more, and he'll not be rushed into picking a car.
If its likely to cost a few hundred to get through, I'd not bother and try my hand at finding a suitable car in the two weeks, and then cough up for the mot work if I haven't
He must have an idea if it will sail through or not.
That said when it comes down to the nitty gritty the trader will no doubt just off load it anyway so I'd say don't bother. If it really becomes a bargaining point ask the dealer what 12 months ticket is worth to the deal. It's up to your mate to choose which sits righ in his head then.
That said when it comes down to the nitty gritty the trader will no doubt just off load it anyway so I'd say don't bother. If it really becomes a bargaining point ask the dealer what 12 months ticket is worth to the deal. It's up to your mate to choose which sits righ in his head then.
Personally I wouldn't bother.
Part-exed my car last year with a week left on the MOT. Needed a couple things doing (tyres,brakes) and worked on the assumption that the reduced offer would cover the cost of passing the test.
In the end the dealer wasn't bothered as he said it'll go straight to auction and gave me CAP clean price on it.
Most happy.
Part-exed my car last year with a week left on the MOT. Needed a couple things doing (tyres,brakes) and worked on the assumption that the reduced offer would cover the cost of passing the test.
In the end the dealer wasn't bothered as he said it'll go straight to auction and gave me CAP clean price on it.
Most happy.
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