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I have a 1992 FIAT Uno that I have owned for about 12 years. It failed its MOT a couple of years ago and has been SORN on our drive ever since, awaiting the rust remedy that never came. I rubbed my hands with glee at the prospect of it suddenly being worth £2,000 towards a new car but, as I read now, cars must have a valid MOT (and insurance - which it doesn't). Is it now only destined for the crusher? A friend mentioned that its number plate (J49 DGC) may be worth something - seems unlikely to me. As you can probably tell, my husband and I have been badly "credit crunched" and need any possible financial benefit from this old banger.
Asked on 1 August 2009 by
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If you can get it MoT'd then some dealers will accept it as a scrapper.
Unfortunately ridiculous late additions to qualify for the government’s £1,000 are that the car must be taxed and insured on the date the deal is struck, making it difficult for the seller to reclaim VED.
Unfortunately ridiculous late additions to qualify for the government’s £1,000 are that the car must be taxed and insured on the date the deal is struck, making it difficult for the seller to reclaim VED.
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