Dumped cars in your area

[FakeConcern]

This bus is still on the side of the road at Pevensey

It looks as if someone has tried to force the doors open

Anyway it looks as though something may be done about it soon

 

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

This bus is still on the side of the road at Pevensey

Why haven't you bought it then?.🤣

[FakeConcern]

I think it's going to be used as rail replacement service vehicle.

[chaseracer]

10 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

I think it's going to be used as rail replacement service vehicle.

HS2?

[Missy Charm]

On 05/02/2024 at 21:23, bunglebus said:

As someone else has said: that's in an enclosure at Colchester Zoo. 

The odd thing, however, is that that Land Rover Discovery has been in use as an enclosure decoration or piece of animal play equipment for a very long time indeed, perhaps 25 years or more.  Here's a photo of it from 2011 in the same position (the Pileated Gibbon enclosure):

I remember the car performing a similar role much earlier than that, too.  At one time, a long time ago, it looked almost in showroom condition; bizarre, considering it would have been worth money in those days.  You could see through the windows quite clearly, back then, and the interior was immaculate - almost like that of a car that's never been driven.  I don't know what the story behind it all is.  

[sheffcortinacentre]

It could be a factory test mule that can't go on the road due to type approval.

Once they reach first MOT they have to be "scraped", the rwd Mk5/6 escort RS 2000 16v lives in the German ford collection (on its UK plates)  & isn't allowed on UK roads.

Some used to be donated to technical colleges as tax dodges too.

[kevins]

Vehicles registered as prototypes  can be mot'd and driven indefinitely but only by the manufacturer for testing purposes,  There was a top gear where one manufacturer employed the presenters for a day so they could "test" their prototypes.

We have also IVA'd prototypes which then allows anyone to drive them.

 

 

 

[stuboy]

8 minutes ago, kevins said:

Vehicles registered as prototypes  can be mot'd and driven indefinitely but only by the manufacturer for testing purposes,  There was a top gear where one manufacturer employed the presenters for a day so they could "test" their prototypes.

We have also IVA'd prototypes which then allows anyone to drive them.

 

 

 

red renault with ross kemp>?

[bunglebus]

Not quite sure what the story is with this Figaro that's in the service yard of a shopping centre. I suspect it was once some sort of exhibit, but it's been left outside and is getting very crusty

[SEATMad]

This is very local to me. Been sat here since 1997 and hasn't moved since. This photo is from 2013 so will try to get a more up to date photo when I next go down that street. It hasn't changed much since.

I'm not sure on the story behind it. I've been tempted to knock on a few doors to try and find out more but have never had the balls to do so. I've been keeping my eye on this for as long as I can remember, I've grown up around it. Would love to save it however I think it's a bit passed it now unfortunately. 

[SEATMad]

19 hours ago, SEATMad said:

This is very local to me. Been sat here since 1997 and hasn't moved since. This photo is from 2013 so will try to get a more up to date photo when I next go down that street. It hasn't changed much since.

I'm not sure on the story behind it. I've been tempted to knock on a few doors to try and find out more but have never had the balls to do so. I've been keeping my eye on this for as long as I can remember, I've grown up around it. Would love to save it however I think it's a bit passed it now unfortunately. 

Here it is, 10 years later. As you can see, not much has changed. 

[155V6]

On 19/02/2024 at 19:14, FakeConcern said:

This bus is still on the side of the road at Pevensey

It looks as if someone has tried to force the doors open

Anyway it looks as though something may be done about it soon

 

I passed that on Tuesday & wondered what the story was

[bunglebus]

More mouldy Figaro pics

[Datsuncog]

This scruffy Audi A4 wagon appeared at the side of the road last summer.

It's parked slightly awkwardly, partially blocking a driveway, not very far away from me.

Despite looking absolutely hanging, with trim pieces flapping loose and rust bubbling through in places, a DVLA check showed it was recently taxed and MOT'd.

Nearly a year on, I don't believe it's turned a (mismatched) wheel since, with deflated tyres and all manner of leaves and road debris under it.

The MOT expired a few weeks ago, and the tax falls due at the start of March. I'm starting to suspect it might not be here for very much longer...

[Dick Cheeseburger]

2 hours ago, SEATMad said:

Here it is, 10 years later. As you can see, not much has changed. 

Plugs out, some ATF down the bores, a few gentle gentle pulls on the crank after 24 hours and some easy start in the old girl's throat and I reckon she'd be a runner. 

[155V6]

This has been sat at the end of my road since the middle of last week,it comes up as having no tax or insurance

[RoadworkUK]

1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Plugs out, some ATF down the bores, a few gentle gentle pulls on the crank after 24 hours and some easy start in the old girl's throat and I reckon she'd be a runner. 

And polish some Viper Stripes in the Pogweasel.

[FakeConcern]

6 hours ago, 155V6 said:

I passed that on Tuesday & wondered what the story was

Apparently was sold recently and opinion on bus forums is it's not as good as expected.

If you google the plate, lots of stuff comes up

http://bcv.robsly.com/pwy39w.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/719428644759176/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=7123266024375374

If you happen to be in the area again, I live 5 miles from that location and would be happy to get you a cup of tea or coffee!

[ProgRocker]

On 24/02/2024 at 16:51, SEATMad said:

 

Ooh I just realised that I follow your Flickr photostream. 

[SEATMad]

Just now, ProgRocker said:

Ooh I just realised that I follow your Flickr photostream. 

Wheyyyy!! I I finally remembered my login information after like 8 years 😂 I'm back on there now under a different name. 

[155V6]

52 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

Apparently was sold recently and opinion on bus forums is it's not as good as expected.

If you google the plate, lots of stuff comes up

http://bcv.robsly.com/pwy39w.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/719428644759176/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=7123266024375374

If you happen to be in the area again, I live 5 miles from that location and would be happy to get you a cup of tea or coffee!

Thanks for the offer,I normally work around that area on Tuesdays.I don't always have a lot of time but you never know 😀

[stuboy]

1 hour ago, FakeConcern said:

Apparently was sold recently and opinion on bus forums is it's not as good as expected.

did the advert not state shagged old bus needs fragging

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, 155V6 said:

Thanks for the offer,I normally work around that area on Tuesdays.I don't always have a lot of time but you never know 😀

Happy to join for a mini AS meet if free.

[bunglebus]

10 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

This scruffy Audi A4 wagon appeared at the side of the road last summer.

Shame, they're a handsome looking wagon. Probably one of the few things I'd be comfortable replacing my Passat with

9 hours ago, 155V6 said:

This has been sat at the end of my road since the middle of last week,it comes up as having no tax or insurance

Report it as untaxed/abandoned. Good riddance!

[SilverMachine]

this poor merc seems to have had some sort of incident, and has been sat here opposite screwfix newton aycliffe since december ish 2022, the blue tarp was covering it as can be seen on google, but im guessing the storms and local curious dodgy people are why it is how it is now!

[Steviemillar]

 

Skoda is taxed but MOT expired last September and looks like it’s sat there a lot longer than that 

[SilverMachine]

22 hours ago, Steviemillar said:

 

Skoda is taxed but MOT expired last September and looks like it’s sat there a lot longer than that 

i do like those hrv hondas never seen one with that amount of rot though!

[Billy - Medhurst]

[Soundwave]

15 hours ago, Billy - Medhurst said:

Ah, the infamous Shepshed collective. Often wondered what the deal with those is. There seems to be some rotation, so there must be SOMEONE who knows.

[FruttyFrutty]