The "Ebay ad innacuracy" thread

[michael t]

Please ignore if this is a shit idea but with the use of the DVLA's new MOT history check one is now able to identify Ebay bullshitters and people who have made genuine errors in their listings. I'll kick it off with this...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-E-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-MK2-1-3GL-TOTALLY-ORIGINAL-ONE-OF-ONLY-7-ON-THE-ROAD-/141800468800?hash=item2103f77140:g:0xYAAOSwVL1WEoV8

 

 

 

 

CAR IS IN TOTALLY ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEVER BEEN WELDED OR PAINTED

 

Whereas the DVLA lists both fuel tank and floor pan corrosion as advisories in 2013 which both seem to have disappeared by the time of its latest MOT back in May this year. 

 

  

 

 

Hmmmm, difficult to know whether its a mistake on the part of the MOT tester or the seller, I'll give the seller the benefit of the doubt this time as it's a properly stunning Ashtray

 

 

[Christine]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGB-Roadster-Rubber-Bumper-/231719516218?hash=item35f38f383a:g:-H0AAOSwN81WDRV0#ht_60wt_958

 

very low mileage on the mot ,but seller says 100k ?

[michael t]

^ Yeah just 23000 miles according to the DVLA, strange one that as a 40 year old motor with less than 30K on the clock usually = ££££££

[Tamworthbay]

Please ignore if this is a shit idea but with the use of the DVLA's new MOT history check one is now able to identify Ebay bullshitters and people who have made genuine errors in their listings. I'll kick it off with this...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-E-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-MK2-1-3GL-TOTALLY-ORIGINAL-ONE-OF-ONLY-7-ON-THE-ROAD-/141800468800?hash=item2103f77140:g:0xYAAOSwVL1WEoV8

 

 

 

Whereas the DVLA lists both fuel tank and floor pan corrosion as advisories in 2013 which both seem to have disappeared by the time of its latest MOT back in May this year.

 

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Hmmmm, difficult to know whether its a mistake on the part of the MOT tester or the seller, I'll give the seller the benefit of the doubt this time as it's a properly stunning Ashtray

as it was only an advisory it may only have needed a wire brush and paint.

[D Spares & Tyres]

It may have been repaired using rivets or seam sealer? ☺

[Christine]

Some of the so called  " mot standard" welding i've seen, I'd sooner have the pop rivits or nuts and bolts holding everything together !

[michael t]

Another one here, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-FORD-CAPRI-3-0S-Janspeed-Turbo-1-of-4-Factory-Prototypes-Sole-Survivor-/281823171446?hash=item419df85376:g:jI4AAOSw14xWF~Wn

 

 

 

 

Luckily very little corrosion was present 

 

Hmmm, not so sure about that...

 

[flat4alfa]

Straight over from the main Ebay thread

 

Previously accepted £550. Auto. MOTd: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/toyota-corolla-1986-retro-1300-rare-in-this-condition-long-mot-drives-great-/141802533929?hash=item210416f429:g:IVgAAOSw37tWDrNY&_trksid=bvizzzzzzOkz

 

MINOR ADVISORIES-UNDERBODY IS IN GREAT ORDER

 

• Advisory notice item(s)
  
  front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floors slightly (6.1.B.2)

  rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sill end (6.1.B.2)