Dodgey M.O.T

bry · 25-11-2013, 00:53

So glad i never take any notice of "its got a full M.O.T" When i buy a motor.
http://www.forum.clubnissan.co.uk/fo...itle=mot-fraud

Peasgood1 · 25-11-2013, 01:04

Doesn't he say he couldn't see anything wrong with it until he removed the carpets and splashguards?
Since when to MOT testers do that?

bry · 25-11-2013, 01:18

Yeah but look at where it is structural.None of that could have been missed on its last M.O.T.

Peasgood1 · 25-11-2013, 01:39

No idea and no idea how much he poked it before showing the pics.
MOT places can't seem to win, too harsh and they are called mean, too lax and they are labelled dodgy.
No it shouldn't look like that in the pics but as I know nothing about the car, owner or MOT station in question there's no real way of knowing what went on. I would be pretty peed off if I had just bought it though.

Banshee · 25-11-2013, 01:48

I have no sympathy for the guy, rot like that he should have seen a mile off!!!! How on earth can you miss that

rustic · 25-11-2013, 07:54

Personally, I wouldn't have gone public with a title "MOT fraud" then mentioned the vin number or the MOT testing station.

Wow the writer is leaving himself open to all sorts of liable, since the case is unproven, as yet.
I would have hoped that any moderators to the site may have flagged this.
Would this be something within the scope of a moderator?
After all, the " Club" is not responsible for anything written by its members.

Anyone, especially trained in MOT inspection, would have noticed the carpet showing though from underneath, and then I would have thought that an advisory would have been issued, if not a failure.
But the MOT have a get out clause, and state the "Vehicle... at the time of inspection... blah blah..."

bry · 25-11-2013, 12:06

Yup the M.O.T only means that the vehicle is only roadworthy,for maybe one hour of the year(Whilst it is being tested)

Kishada · 25-11-2013, 21:09

People passing off dodgy MOT's are playing russian roulette.
VOSA do random inspections and even present 'mystery shopper' cars with known defects to testing stations.
I know this because we were subject to one recently!

AlexD333 · 27-04-2014, 01:26

I'd like to think even I would have spotted that!

It's nice for stations to be a bit easy going but that's taking the piss!

25-11-2013, 00:53	#1
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Dodgey M.O.T So glad i never take any notice of "its got a full M.O.T" When i buy a motor. http://www.forum.clubnissan.co.uk/fo...itle=mot-fraud

25-11-2013, 01:48	#5
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I have no sympathy for the guy, rot like that he should have seen a mile off!!!! How on earth can you miss that __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

25-11-2013, 07:54	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Personally, I wouldn't have gone public with a title "MOT fraud" then mentioned the vin number or the MOT testing station. Wow the writer is leaving himself open to all sorts of liable, since the case is unproven, as yet. I would have hoped that any moderators to the site may have flagged this. Would this be something within the scope of a moderator? After all, the " Club" is not responsible for anything written by its members. Anyone, especially trained in MOT inspection, would have noticed the carpet showing though from underneath, and then I would have thought that an advisory would have been issued, if not a failure. But the MOT have a get out clause, and state the "Vehicle... at the time of inspection... blah blah..." __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

25-11-2013, 01:04	#2
Peasgood1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: '94 swb Terrano Posts: 198	Doesn't he say he couldn't see anything wrong with it until he removed the carpets and splashguards? Since when to MOT testers do that?

25-11-2013, 01:18	#3
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Yeah but look at where it is structural.None of that could have been missed on its last M.O.T.

25-11-2013, 01:39	#4
Peasgood1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: '94 swb Terrano Posts: 198	No idea and no idea how much he poked it before showing the pics. MOT places can't seem to win, too harsh and they are called mean, too lax and they are labelled dodgy. No it shouldn't look like that in the pics but as I know nothing about the car, owner or MOT station in question there's no real way of knowing what went on. I would be pretty peed off if I had just bought it though.

25-11-2013, 12:06	#7
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Yup the M.O.T only means that the vehicle is only roadworthy,for maybe one hour of the year(Whilst it is being tested)

25-11-2013, 21:09	#8
Kishada Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Lothian, Scotland Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 249	People passing off dodgy MOT's are playing russian roulette. VOSA do random inspections and even present 'mystery shopper' cars with known defects to testing stations. I know this because we were subject to one recently!

27-04-2014, 01:26	#9
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I'd like to think even I would have spotted that! It's nice for stations to be a bit easy going but that's taking the piss!