danelliott Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 OK heres just a few questions i would like to know the answer to if at all possible. 1, i purchased my mkV escort cabriolet on a K plate and i have been told that it has only done 35k miles???this i find extremely hard to believe as its a K plate. but then it seems so proposturose that i could even be true, i mean who would lie like that much??? i would like to know if there is a way of finding out an almost exact milage for this vehicle. 2, is there any one in Essex near Epping who is a bit handy when it come s to auto electricals?? i have several probs with my XR3i cabriolet which i really need to sort out so i can get it in for a MOT. most of the things i think dont count in an MOT n e way but for my own safety driving the vehicle to the MOT center could be dangerous so i wish to fix these probs first. thanks all danelliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Finesse Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 1, i purchased my mkV escort cabriolet on a K plate and i have been told that it has only done 35k miles???this i find extremely hard to believe as its a K plate. but then it seems so proposturose that i could even be true, i mean who would lie like that much??? i would like to know if there is a way of finding out an almost exact milage for this vehicle.That does seem very low indeed. How worn does the interior look? You should be able to tell from the drivers seat Apart from old MOTs, the only way I can think of to certify mileage is to ask the DVLA. When the registered keeper of a car changes, there is an option to write in the mileage for their records. Not sure exactly how you go about finding out though Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC[GB] Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Surely the old MOT certificate states the milage?And i didnt think you could MOT a car without the previous MOT certificate? For your electrical problems tho you will have to find a garage that know what to look for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 maybe its gone round the clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansGTI Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah, bear in mind that if its done over 100k, it will start from '0'again. It doesnt have that 6th digit like more modern cars. Look at the pedals (if the originals are there), seats, steering wheel and believe it or not, i think a good one is the seat belt.............. The material should be like new and the edges should not be fraying. Ive always found this one useful, its one thing people dont think of changing if they are going to scam you. (they just bother with the steering wheel, pedals etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelliott Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Thi interior is pretty well kept only a couple of fag burns no fadeing from excessive use the seat belts still look like new also. i havent got n e old mot certificates yet. but i will try asking the dvla i was just hopeing there was an easier way rather than writing to them as that is what i believe i need to do. thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluliz Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 also have a look at the pedals, gear knob and steering wheel. you can get a good indication from these if that are the originals. also how clean is the engine may. a35k carwill have a really clean engine bay. if it really is a 35k K reg car then nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelliott Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 ok ive found the service record for the car and there are 5 entries in it. i was told the car has been off the road for some time due to the fact the guy who had it before the guy before me was gonna do it up etc the entries are as follows: 3 month or 1500 milesdate: 13-7-93milage: 2926 1 year or 10000 milesdate: 9-10-94milage: 7421 2 year or 20000 milesdate: 24-3-96milage: 15211 3 years or 30000 milesdate: 12-2-98milage: 22311 4 year 04 40000 milesdate: 23-4-2000milage: 27419 so i suppose it is possible for the vehicle to only have 37k miles on it, he doesnt seem to have driven it to much over the first 4 years or so. maybe i have a result or maybe its all bollox and its flse information. like i said thougjh ive checked what you guys have told me to look for and all seems original, seatbelts are as new etc. what do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 hows the carpet in the boot,if that is MINT then its prob genuine,if its not then its either gone around the clock or its been clocked. How does the engine run,is there much rust. As long as its a good car for what u paid who gives a fcuk what the mileage is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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