So, you’ve got a car that’s failed its MOT. Or maybe it’s expired. Either way, you’re wondering if you can still sell it.
The good news is that you can. It’s perfectly legal to sell a car without an MOT, as long as you’re upfront with the buyer about the car’s condition.
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the process of selling your car without an MOT. I’ll cover everything from how to disclose the car’s condition to how to find a buyer.
Disclosing the Car’s Condition
The first thing you need to do is disclose the car’s condition to the buyer. This means telling them that the car has failed its MOT or that it’s expired.
You should also tell them what the specific defects are that caused the car to fail its MOT. This will help the buyer to assess the car’s value and decide whether they’re still interested in buying it.
You can disclose the car’s condition in writing or verbally. If you’re selling the car privately, you should put it in the advert. If you’re selling the car to a dealer, you should tell them verbally.
Finding a Buyer
Once you’ve disclosed the car’s condition, you need to find a buyer. This may be more difficult than if the car had a valid MOT, but it’s still possible.
One way to find a buyer is to sell the car privately. You can do this by advertising the car online or in a local newspaper.
Another way to find a buyer is to sell the car to a dealer. Dealers will often buy cars that have failed their MOT, but they’ll offer you a lower price than if the car had a valid MOT.
Pricing the Car
When pricing the car, you need to take into account the fact that it has failed its MOT. This means that you’ll need to reduce the price accordingly.
How much you reduce the price will depend on the severity of the defects that caused the car to fail its MOT. If the defects are minor, you may only need to reduce the price by a few hundred pounds. However, if the defects are major, you may need to reduce the price by several thousand pounds.
Conclusion
Selling a car without an MOT can be a challenge, but it’s still possible. By following the tips in this blog post, you can increase your chances of selling your car and getting a good price for it.
Additional Tips
- Make sure the car is clean and tidy before you start advertising it. This will make it more attractive to potential buyers.
- Take good photos of the car and include them in your advert. This will give potential buyers a better idea of what the car looks like.
- Be prepared to answer questions about the car’s condition. Potential buyers will want to know what the specific defects are that caused the car to fail its MOT.
- Be patient. It may take longer to sell a car without an MOT than it would if the car had a valid MOT.
I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.