In the 'old days' you could get two grades of fail. An ordinary fail meant that it did not pass but you could continue to drive it on the old MoT, but a "red certificate" meant it was too dangerous to drive on the road.
presumably the current system works the same way but with more record keeping.
I think they may do. Had one car taxed at the local (small) PO this year due to the online form not arriving. They didn't even look at the insurance and MOT. So I assume they were checked when they entered the details.
I suspect they must do. Had the TVR MOT'd last week and the "MOT certificate" is a plain laserprint, the most easily forged document I've ever received from an agent of the State. The PO must check them online.
Erm, point of order... you claimed "There are exceptions, of course, but the vast majority of secondhand cars that are out of warranty are lemons." - out of warranty generally would mean most cars over 3 years old...
May I suggest that *you* read the thread. In particular the OP where it said "About £3k budget (ie purchase price; excluding insurance etc)".
There are plenty of decent cars out there to be had for £3K. In fact 10 year old prestige car will often find better quality results than 5 year old run of the mill stuff.
You are assuming that the current owner bought it new. Many folks will buy a nearly new car - sold as it comes out of warranty or is sold off by the fleet buyers etc, and then change it every one or two years. It will ensure they usually get a decent vehicle without too much trouble, but without getting stung for the highest part of the depreciation curve.
Possibly true... but in a world where you can buy a new car for 6K, 3 will still buy a respectable car. You just need to be careful what you choose.
There is an Indian car that I'd like, a Hundustan Ambassador. They're not quite at the point of western cars where 'No user serviceable parts inside', and I like that. Trouble is I don't think they can be made UK legal these days... used to be, was a company importing them, but AIUI changes to the regs mean the car can no longer comply without modifications that make it completely unreasonable.
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