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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Owen on 18 September 2007, 12:33:04
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Thought I would let you lot know what’s occurring with the vecy/mega saga! ;D
Firstly the MOT history, which doesn’t add up. Check this out!
Have receipts for an engine rebuild in 2001, recorded mileage 91726!
MOT cert for 01-02 reads the recorded mileage is 97847
MOT cert for 02-03 mileage of 000000! That's exactly what is written down on the cert!
MOT cert for 04-05 reads the recorded mileage is 143000
VOSA website MOT history check, recorded mileage in 2005 is 59448!
VOSA website MOT history check, recorded mileage in 2006 is 169375!
2002-2003 MOT cert has a recorded mileage of 000000! That's exactly what is written down!
And yet in 2001 the mileage was recorder at 91726 by Hartwell Vauxhall in Sheffield.
[size=14]Next, lets play spot the difference![/size]
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb53/trooper30/VECTRA1.jpg)
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb53/trooper30/VECTRA2.jpg)
The first pic is the car advertised, and the second pic is the car we received.
On closer inspection the difference are quite startling.
Got a VOSA inspector coming to take a look at the car in the morning, which seems quite promising. Also the peeps at trading standards are dead keen to see the 2 pics.
And this afternoon am calling the police bearing in mind what I have found out.
So all sounding quite positive me thinks
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It would take ages to write ALL the differences but I would say for sure, they are completely different.
Good luck :y
I recon you have a good civil case - then you can nail the c**t for every last expense including loss of earnings ;)
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The only difference I knew about were the alloys, I knew it wasnt coming with them on! Part from that, its looking like its a pic of an SRi, and a pic of a GLS ::)
See that back wheel kicking out? What could cause that?
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Mud flaps
under bumper lip
roof rack
sri badge
bumper to wing gap....
As for the wheel, jack it up and give it a tug.
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Is the centre console silver or black?
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Black
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Very Late R's (but mainly S plates onwards) had silver centre trim.
Sri's also had different seat fabric to GLS (GLS had dots velour, SRis of that year had a fabric with red blue and green weave in them)
What does the V5 say it is?
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With regard to the wheel kicking out, the Vectra has Multi link rear suspension and the bushes wear to MOT failure point every 40K.
Is there any tyre wear on it?
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i think the 59,000 mileage may have just been mistakenly written and should have been 159,000, then disregarding the 000000 they would all tie in more accurately
but looking at the photos and even taking into account varied lighting, i'd say they're two completely different cars, the paint looks to be completely the wrong green, even if the lighting had been different
can anyone see any clearer than me, the colour of the sun visors in both pics??
have you tried to contact the guy since??
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Also, what engine is it?
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Good luck mate, as i said before keep pushing and use all the avenues which i am glad to see you are doing. Keep us posted ;)
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looking good ;) however are you still driving it?
If so considor ditching it - especially with a young child - who knows the extent of the "sellers" deviousness...
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God no! ;D
We aint driving it, aint moved it since it arrived. Also VOSA have told us not to touch untill after there inspection, and thats only if it passes
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God no! ;D
We aint driving it, aint moved it since it arrived. Also VOSA have told us not to touch untill after there inspection, and thats only if it passes
and i presume he knows nothing of this and hasnt answered your calls...oh boy hes going to get a surprise :y
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Finaly got a mail of the guy, saying as he is ignoring my calls. He basicaly says tough shit, and basicaly doesnt give a toss
Oh and get this! He recons if I carry on he is gonna have me for liable! Heres a sentance from his mail!
[size=12]Why are you being so petty! im considering going to the police and reporting you for harrassment and libel![/size]
Petty! ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh for phuks sake! ;D ;D ;D ;D Im so pisssed about the situation, buy I just cant help but laugh this! ;D ;D
Well cant see him being that arrogant after VOSA have been in the morning, and then the police called ;)
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Keep it all on file mate ;) See him in court :)
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Called the Police about fraud yet?
Get him done for theft
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Or obtaining goods by deception.
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You haven't even got his address though have you?
Hope it all works out well :y
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Well something on the positive side. :)
He guy from VOSA came this morning, and he wants to put it through a retest :y
He didn’t say the exact reasons why as I guess has to remain impartial, but within a few mins of looking at he wanted to retest it .
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Well something on the positive side. :)
He guy from VOSA came this morning, and he wants to put it through a retest :y
He didn’t say the exact reasons why as I guess has to remain impartial, but within a few mins of looking at he wanted to retest it .
Dont want to sound a wet blanket but the VOSA chap is only really interested in two things.... 1) Ensuring the vehicle is roadsafe and if not, failing to issue a test certificate and 2) if it fails on something that was obviously present at time of issue of the certificate, to go gunning for the tester/garage that issued it and close them down.
They may prepare papers/statements to assist you persue the seller but thats about it, I'm afraid.
Hope it progresses well. :y
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You were defrauded - report it stolen!
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i hope you get a result and he gets whats due >:(
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Well this morning I called thames valley police and informed them of the situation. Told them about the docs going missing at point of exchange, the 2 car pics, the lies in the add, They ware about as much good as giving a fish a bath!
But they handed me onto Lincoln police who were a little more helpful. They have to wait on trading standards, who have to wait for the VOSA result on the VOSA booked retest, which is booked for next week, oh and there paying! lol
Turns out that a vehicle can pass an MOT but not be road worthy according to VOSA and the oldbill. I mean what the phuk is that all about? Makes you wonder what the exactly test for on the MOT.
But if its deemed unroadworthy, which looks very likely, then it becomes criminal!
Basicaly the police dont give a toss is the impression I got!
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Re MOT and not roadworthy....
If a headlight does not work car will get a fail cert. If you remove the headlamp unit in entirety it should pass but will not be legal for road use Basically, if its fitted it needs to work. If not fitted, then..... :-/
PM sent regards remaining comments..... :y
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Just a quick update fellas. The Vecy went for its VOSA mot check today. And before I go further, the MOT that was on the car was only 3 days old when I got it, and it had an advisory on slight exhaust leak on the manifold, that’s all.
VT30
Refusal of MOT Certificate.
1. Offside front headlamp to low
2. exhaust has major leak form manifold
3. offside rear trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deterioted resulting in excessive movement
4. offside rear tiebar/rod has excessive play in pin/bush
VT32
Advisory items.
1. Nearside front brake corroded
2. Nearside inner CV boot split
3. Rear metal brake pipes corroded
4. Oil leaks around engine bay
5. Fan assembly insecure behind radiator
I guess theres gonna be an MOT staition somewhere up in Lincoln who are gonna be in real trouble.
Now back to the police and trading standards to see what they say! ;)
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The Plot thickens.
This is starting to get a bit like a miss Marple series, lets hope the Criminel gets what he deserves :y
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Keep it coming Owen ;)
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:) :) :) :) :) :)YEYEYYEEYEYEYEYE :) :) :) :) :)
After informing the police about todays events Lincoln police are now investigating it as a criminal case! :y 8-) :y
When VOSA retested it today the MOT tester from Lincoln that issued the pass cert was there, and after the VOSA test they took him off to an official VOSE interview leading to investigation :)
VOSA have deemed it unroadworthy
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:) :) :) :) :) :)YEYEYYEEYEYEYEYE :) :) :) :) :)
After informing the police about todays events Lincoln police are now investigating it as a criminal case! :y 8-) :y
When VOSA retested it today the MOT tester from Lincoln that issued the pass cert was there, and after the VOSA test they took him off to an official VOSE interview leading to investigation :)
VOSA have deemed it unroadworthy
:y
Thats first hurdle...
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Glad to see the powers that be are actually helping people for once :)
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Well no further foward to getting our Mega back, but at least with Lincoln Police now treating it as criminal things are starting to move foward! :)