How do I verify mileage?
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You can check the car's mot history here: http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-In...
That history normally only goes back about 5 years though.
Unless you are good with cars yourself I would seriously reccomend getting it checked over if it has no history, it may have not had a service for the last 40k.
I also wouldn't pay book value for a car with no history.
That history normally only goes back about 5 years though.
Unless you are good with cars yourself I would seriously reccomend getting it checked over if it has no history, it may have not had a service for the last 40k.
I also wouldn't pay book value for a car with no history.
http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECSID-In...
You'll need the MoT or V5 number too.
Edit - beaten to it!
You'll need the MoT or V5 number too.
Edit - beaten to it!
Edited by will_ on Wednesday 5th May 11:43
You can't verify the mileage as it could be clocked by a couple of '000 between each MOT.
(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
However, notwithstanding the above, it will be checking old MOTs that's your best bet.
(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
However, notwithstanding the above, it will be checking old MOTs that's your best bet.
There may be other options, depending on the car you're looking at.
I know some cars store the mileage in multiple places (e.g. the key) so it's more difficult to fiddle it. Others have a telltale display that indicates whether or not the mileage has been tampered with.
Presumably there are way around these features but it's something to bear in mind I guess.
I know some cars store the mileage in multiple places (e.g. the key) so it's more difficult to fiddle it. Others have a telltale display that indicates whether or not the mileage has been tampered with.
Presumably there are way around these features but it's something to bear in mind I guess.
mrmr96 said:
You can't verify the mileage as it could be clocked by a couple of '000 between each MOT.
(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
But on that logic, there is no way to verify mileage.(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
At least checking MOT's/servicing will show if there's been any major 'clocking' events i.e. turning the clock back by 60k.
monthefish said:
mrmr96 said:
You can't verify the mileage as it could be clocked by a couple of '000 between each MOT.
(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
But on that logic, there is no way to verify mileage.(i.e. someone does 22,000 a year but takes 10,000 a year off, so it looks like he's doing only 12,000 by looking at the MOT's)
At least checking MOT's/servicing will show if there's been any major 'clocking' events i.e. turning the clock back by 60k.
POORCARDEALER said:
A cars current condition is what matters, we are hung up like no other country on service history, you dont drive the service book.
Correct, but mileage will always be a very good indicator of the liklihood of wear on the all of the non-visible/non-accesible parts that you can't really assess the condition of prior to purchase. e.g. Fuel pump (a lot more likely to fail after 100,000 miles than it is after 10,000 miles)Gassing Station | General Gassing [Archive] | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff