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Hi all, thanks for all of the help you've given me so far.
I do have a particular query, which doesn't seem to have been answered (well, not that my searches have turned up, anyway!).
We bought an MG TF in June from a car supermarket, which developed a couple of problems, one of them dangerous. The dangerous fault was due to an incorrect part fitted to the car before we bought it. The car came with one of those "free" 3mth warranties.
On the advice of the car supermarket, we contacted the warranty company and on their advice, we took the car to an MG specialist, who eventually repaired the car & which we paid for. The warranty company have subsequently offered to pay approx. 1/2 the cost of the repair.
Whilst the car was in for repair, we checked the VOSA website and found that the MOT the car supermarket provided had an advisory issued (which they didnot give to us when we picked the car up), showing
Date of test:12/06/2008Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:52,661 Miles
Test number:411744468111
Test station name:ENTERPRISE TYRES AND EXHAUSTS LIMITED
Test station number:1ALA35
Test station telephone number:01792816731
Test class:IV
Test expiry date:11/06/2009 Advisory Notice issued
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1f)
Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.8)
Oil leak
We wrote to the car supermarket a couple of weeks ago about getting the money back that we've already paid out as well as getting the MOT faults fixed, and (surprise!) have not heard back from them, so now I'm writing a more robust letter.
I can post the copy of my first letter if anyone's that interested...
My question is: can I reject the car under the terms of the SOGA for the MOT faults, even though we've had other faults repaired? What are my options for taking this further?
To add a bit more detail, I'm trying to get the dealer to complete the repairs that have been highlighted in the MOT advisory, as well as reimburse us our costs for repairing a (dangerous) fault which was present before we purchased the car - I just need to know how much legislation I can throw around in what (I believe) will probably turn into a sh*t-fight.
BTW - I'd consider "braking system requires adjustment or repair" to indicate a fault...;-)
BTW - I'd consider "braking system requires adjustment or repair" to indicate a fault...;-)
No - what that is saying is that it will need attention in the future, as Pat says, it met all requirements of the MoT.
If the insurance company is paying half, then don't ask for recompence, send them a bill for the other half and while you at it, ask them for a set of brake pads free and fit them yourself.
You could of course ask them 'why' they did not pass on the advisory in the hope that it will embarrass them, it is, after all, part of the MoT certificate.
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In my opinion the dealer should pay the other half of the repair for the 'Dangerous part' they sold it to you in that condition.
The others are minor, but would still ask the dealer to sort out.
Trying to get my car sorted
for the MOT faults, even though we've had other faults repaired? What are my options for taking this further?
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