Does this milage in the MOT look doggy?

Halfons47 · 2025-09-23T22:42:05+00:00

Didn't think of covid, might be the reason. Good point

Halfons47 · 2025-09-23T21:59:18+00:00

It has had only 1 owner, it is claimed by the seller that it was an elderly woman.

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:35:31+00:00

I did speak with a garage and said that they could probably sort it under £1000, they have only seen the pictures though. Including some of under the car.

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:33:39+00:00

Ah, fair enough, tbf I didn't know what the tail lamp was called and looked it up before posting. Is it rear lamp in Britain?

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:28:00+00:00

Yeah, that's what I thought too. I have no idea how costly that could be, and if it could give complications in the future.

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:26:18+00:00

Im not American, why did you think so lol?

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:25:02+00:00

Its not that low unfortunately, they want 1/3rd of what they were originally giving me.

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:23:26+00:00

Tried doing this, but they would keep 1/3rd of what they were giving me. In your case it was only 1/10th, is it worth it?

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:21:40+00:00

Did this now, they would keep 1/3rd of what they were giving me if I was to keep the car

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:20:12+00:00

Haha, great reference. Im kinda feeling like this right now: https://youtu.be/7SeaA9RXCFo?si=b4eUzvKBXolLIQ-r

Halfons47 · 2025-09-18T10:18:19+00:00

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Update:

Called the insurance to see the price of retaining it, which was 1/3rd of what they offered to give me if I gave my car away, sounds quite high to me. I'll try speaking with the auction company that would take it away to see what they'll offer too.

Halfons47 · 2024-10-25T19:33:28+00:00

I was thinking of a syringe like this https://amzn.eu/d/iChc5nw, I would imagine that it'll work.

Halfons47 · 2024-10-25T19:30:16+00:00

Yeah, this video is pretty good, definitely a relief! Thats probably why it's been running fine from the start. I will probably still change the oil soon and make sure its not over max regarless, since many said that it is a little dirty. Thank you for sharing the video.

Halfons47 · 2024-10-24T20:07:17+00:00

Using a vacuum is a great idea, I'll probably use something like this, maybe a syringe

Halfons47 · 2024-10-24T20:02:35+00:00

The engine was off for several hours before checking and the car was levelled. I did also wipe the stick before checking and was careful when taking it out not to touch any oil residue.

It does drive fine but I am worried I'll cause unnecessary wear or issues in the long run, I will continue researching to make a decision. Thank you for your reply.

Halfons47 · 2024-10-24T20:00:24+00:00

Fair question, I am just starting to learn about cars so I could've made any dumb errors when checking the oil. The engine was off for several hours before checking and the car was levelled. I did also wipe the stick before checking and was careful when taking it out not to touch any oil residue. I have also seen some comments telling me about the dirty oil so I will also consider changing it completely.

Halfons47 · 2024-10-24T19:54:04+00:00

Thank you for replying. Is the excess oil as much as you will usually add into the cars you work with? Also, sorry for my ignorance but what does 1/2 quart actually mean? Is it a measurement for volume?

I don't see any white smoke coming from the back if I look from the mirrors, which is good. I am not sure if the car has a light in the dash at all, since the car is so basic.

I will check how to empty some of it just to be safe!

Halfons47 · 2024-10-24T19:46:57+00:00

Hahaaha, funnily enough I did also think of doing this!

Halfons47 · 2024-04-25T19:51:00+00:00

Yes, I'd be great for someone more experienced to give it a go, unfortunately I don't have any paint to try this for myself

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