Why throw away the advisories?

[MGB Boy]

Why do people throw away the advisories sheet from the MOT?

To me it just makes it look like they / the car has something to hide!
Surely (/ shirley) by keeping the advisories all it does is make the owner / potential owner aware of any minor faults the car has / had and makes the car appear 'honest'.

bds

[Dick_Phallus]

Because they've got something to hide, obviously. Why else would you do it?

[Mark_J_W]

Its very annoying when this happens and as you say, makes you think there is something the seller is trying to hide.

You can check for yourself (if you have the relevant info) on this government website though:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicl...

[MGB Boy]

Mark_J_W said:

Its very annoying when this happens and as you say, makes you think there is something the seller is trying to hide.

You can check for yourself (if you have the relevant info) on this government website though:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicl...

Makes for interesting reading!

08/09/2006

Advisory Notice issued

Nearside reflector Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside reflector Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

08/04/2008

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside Front inner wing to chassis Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Advisory Notice issued

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Centre floor corroded

Rear chassis and spring hanger bracket corroded

Rear panel corroded

Near/side headlamp reflector corroded

15/04/2008

Advisory Notice issued

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Centre floor corroded

Rear panel corroded

Off/side and near/side rear chassis and springs hanger brackets corroded



Strange it doesn't give a listing for the last MOT though

[Mark_J_W]

Were all the advisories missing on this car then? Or just the latest set? Either way, probably worth investigating further...

Edited by Mark_J_W on Monday 3rd May 23:45

[MGB Boy]

Mark_J_W said:

Were all the advisories missing on this car then? Or just the latest set? Either way, probably worth investigating further...

Advisories present for 2006 MOT only.
Car has some history including pictures, MOTs and receipts for work.

I'm not worried about the car though. I know it's had a lot of work done (and a lot more done badly). Has had new wings all round, New doors, Replacement Ivor Searle engine, New Castles and had a lot of chassis welding / floor welding.

It is quite tempting to go through the receipts for the work that was done badly and phone them up and give them a piece of my mind!

It's going in for it's MOT some time this week though as it runs out on the 6th, Pretty confident it will pass.

EDIT:
To remove from quote what was removed from post

Edited by MGB Boy on Monday 3rd May 23:52

[Morningside]

I had one like this. Missing was the case of an oil leak. Which came quite clear after a week on the driveway

[MGB Boy]

Here we go!

07/05/2009

Advisory Notice issued

Slight play/lift offside front trunion/kingpin

Offside front backplate deteriorated

Lots of welding to underside of vehicle



Can it ever fail on the amount of welding?

I know there's a lot, Its all the way along the chassis on the passenger side and some to the driers side

Edited by MGB Boy on Tuesday 4th May 21:19

[madrob6]

Ooh that's quite handy as I have absolutely no history for my car.

eta: actually it's useless as my car hasn't been MOTd since the new computerised system came in

Edited by madrob6 on Tuesday 4th May 21:28

[petrolsniffer]

Got to love pugs

2006

eason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1f)

Service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.A.8)

2007

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Drivers seat insecure (6.2.2)

Offside door Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear brake binding (3.7.A.5a)

Advisory Notice issued

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)

2009

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Advisory Notice issued

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper split

Rear washer inop

Nearside rear sill showing corrosion

[Wing Commander]

madrob6 said:

Ooh that's quite handy as I have absolutely no history for my car.

eta: actually it's useless as my car hasn't been MOTd since the new computerised system came in

Edited by madrob6 on Tuesday 4th May 21:28

No history is good!

Potential future buyer: Any problems with her?

You: Nooooooooope, completely clean record!

[inman999]

Mark_J_W said:

Its very annoying when this happens and as you say, makes you think there is something the seller is trying to hide.

You can check for yourself (if you have the relevant info) on this government website though:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicl...

Thanks for that. I wasn't aware of this serivce, very interesting have a

[madrob6]

Wing Commander said:

madrob6 said:

Ooh that's quite handy as I have absolutely no history for my car.

eta: actually it's useless as my car hasn't been MOTd since the new computerised system came in

Edited by madrob6 on Tuesday 4th May 21:28

No history is good!

Potential future buyer: Any problems with her?

You: Nooooooooope, completely clean record!

All I have is a wad of invoices for parts I've bought since owning it which is almost as large as the FSH for the car I sold last year. Just makes it look like it's a lot of trouble doh!

Not too fussed as I'm never expecting it to be easy to sell on so I might just have to keep old of it, oh what a shame