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[omega3000]

How do i check the mileage is correct for a car im possibly buying 

[2boxerdogs]

I know you can check the mileage from the MOT certificate number, by going on to the DVLA website it goes back quite a few years .

[omega3000]

Only have the cars registration number 

[zirk]

Ask the Seller for the Reg No. and V5 reference number (if no Ref No. then MOT test number from
VT20 test certificate or VT30 refusal certificate.), then go online and view Mileage from the MOT History.

[omega3000]

As of yet he just sent me the reg number , if he dont send me the v5 or mot number ill be a bit suspect 

[2boxerdogs]

Yes, that is exactly what I did when I bought the Terracan last July, if the seller is unwilling to release this information dont't touch it.

[zirk]

The other option is to spend £3 + £1.50 for a Car Check and Mileage History Check to 83600.

[omega3000]

Ok , i have just been sent the mot number . Turns out the mileage is incorrect but owner is foreign .. i can get the car very cheap now that this has been verified . Will go and look at the car and check it over thoroughly 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ok , i have just been sent the mot number . Turns out the mileage is incorrect but owner is foreign .. i can get the car very cheap now that this has been verified . Will go and look at the car and check it over thoroughly 

I'd be wary of this combination, Mr EMD.


.................by the way. What is it you're looking at?

[martin42]

im going with emd to have a look,if we tell you it wont be a surprise will it,all i can say is he has seen the way with a 4pot lol

[cem_devecioglu]

although an exact estimate is hard and depends on the owner usage, there are some things you can check..
 
for a normal driver (hands avg acidic ) steering leather will have serious wear after 100K (kms)
 
same applies to gear knob.. driver chair corners start to wear earlier..  and at 100K (kms) holes easily appear if its not leather.. so dont buy anything more than 100K kms
 
ps: definitely check the tyre to bumper gaps for equality for both sides .. and applies to rear also.. if difference is more than 1-2 mms it has an accident and not repaired properly..
 
pps: check the bottom for accident traces, oil, coolant,exhaust leaks..
 
ppps: all door gaps must be symmetric and equal .. also hood sides and positions..
 

[henryd]

although an exact estimate is hard and depends on the owner usage, there are some things you can check..
 
for a normal driver (hands avg acidic ) steering leather will have serious wear after 100K (kms)
 
same applies to gear knob.. driver chair corners start to wear earlier..  and at 100K (kms) holes easily appear if its not leather.. so dont buy anything more than 100K kms
 
ps: definitely check the tyre to bumper gaps for equality for both sides .. and applies to rear also.. if difference is more than 1-2 mms it has an accident and not repaired properly..
 
pps: check the bottom for accident traces, oil, coolant,exhaust leaks..
 
ppps: all door gaps must be symmetric and equal .. also hood sides and positions..

My 406 has done 200,000 miles and the only sign inside is that the outer rim of the steering wheel is a little shiny,seats,carpets etc still look as new

[05omegav6]

im going with emd to have a look,if we tell you it wont be a surprise will it,all i can say is he has seen the way with a 4pot lol

Ah a Desmond petrol or diesel?

[cem_devecioglu]

although an exact estimate is hard and depends on the owner usage, there are some things you can check..
 
for a normal driver (hands avg acidic ) steering leather will have serious wear after 100K (kms)
 
same applies to gear knob.. driver chair corners start to wear earlier..  and at 100K (kms) holes easily appear if its not leather.. so dont buy anything more than 100K kms
 
ps: definitely check the tyre to bumper gaps for equality for both sides .. and applies to rear also.. if difference is more than 1-2 mms it has an accident and not repaired properly..
 
pps: check the bottom for accident traces, oil, coolant,exhaust leaks..
 
ppps: all door gaps must be symmetric and equal .. also hood sides and positions..

My 406 has done 200,000 miles and the only sign inside is that the outer rim of the steering wheel is a little shiny,seats,carpets etc still look as new

henryd, there will always be exceptions   
 
 here I bought numerous cars for my friends and this is my experience for long years.. our first hand car owners generally use the car until 100K,  rarely do maintenance and if anything/trouble happens to car immediately sell it  
 
there isa long list to check ,  but these are the most practical items to check at first..
 
 

[joshwyatt]

When I look at a vehicle coming from an unknown source, i.e a P/X vehicle I'll try and do the following if I have time;

Carry out the usual MOT/VOSA check to confirm mileage followed by a HPI report.

I'll then look at the vehicle registration plates for any dealer names and also the tax disc holder, as it could again have a dealers website address or phone number.

I'll then phone them to ask what mileage the car had done when they had sold it or worked on it.

If there are any doubts I'll go through the service history, but normally I'll take the vehicle in P/X and put it through auction with the warning of 'mileage unknown, odometer not to be relied upon' if in doubt.
Following the above steps, you should be safe.

I have in the past 15 months started to replace all number plates on vehicles I sell or look after with new one's with my webstie address on them. I often get calls from other dealers or private individuals asking about vehicles...so it does work...if only I ever updated my website to add new stock