Motorcheck: Worth it for a 10 yr old car?

bugler · 28-06-2010 01:06PM #1

10 yr old Yaris; mileage relatively low.

I do think the seller is genuine (private) and believe them when they say they've had no issues. But the service history is a bit patchy. NCT pass certs for its past 3 tests are available. Would you class this as low risk or would the lack of a SH always ring alarm bells? Not sure at what point exactly its worth a Motorcheck when finance/ownership is unlikely to be an issue. I don't really think anymore of an inspection is justified given it won't cost a lot.

Thanks.

Chippy01 · 28-06-2010 01:13PM

I guess it all depends how much you are willing to gamble (and lose, if it came to it)

Muckie · 28-06-2010 02:50PM

Chances are its properly all above board. Only one or two
things i'd check on the Yaris is haow the handbrake is pulling.
Have come across quite a few with stretched cable and listen for
rattle form the timing chain.
Great little car though.

PaddyFagan · 28-06-2010 03:08PM

bugler wrote: »

I don't really think anymore of an inspection is justified given it won't cost a lot.

I understand what you're saying, but it's not the purchase price alone you need to consider, but the potential cost of repairs that could be needed...

I might still be worth the risk, but do bear in mind that your exposure does probably strech beyond the purchase price of the car - e.g. you buy the car, something fails which you repair (maybe more than one), then something serious shows up with puts the car beyond economic repair - you're down the purchase price + whatever repairs you've had done (+ the costs of investigating the fatal issue).....

It's could be a straight up deal on a car in good nick, but if you're not able to be certain about that then.....

Paddy

Motorcheck: Worth it for a 10 yr old car?

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