Checks for car information. (MOT History, Irish Tax/NCT Expiry)

[RossYB]

We all probably know of some of these, But thought I'd pull a full list together... Any I'm missing, Fire me a PM and I'll add them in!


Not 100% reliable, But all have been accurate for me before and all FREE!


https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/
Very simple, Provides digital MOT records.... Lists all advisories and fails! And most importantly mileage (Only from 2011ish)
Doesn't work with NI registrations.

UK Reg will be J4 on the Irish Log Book.



https://www.ncts.ie/
Check when an NCT expires.
Note the due date on an expired NCT will be from when the new disc will be valid! (Won't actually tell you how long ago it expired)



http://www.adverts.ie/
Not 100% for current valid dates, Go to place an ad and insert the reg, Will give you Tax/NCT expiry.
I'v had it correctly give me Tax Expiry from as far back as 12/1997, So pretty cool to see if an old car is still alive.



http://www.carsireland.ie/add.php
Similar to above, Will show Tax/NCT expiry. (Current Only) Also shows number of owners (Up to 5)



https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/welcome.do
Click vehicle transaction enquiry, Will show if a car has been had a change of ownership in last 3 months (Private or Dealer) Also shows if replacement documents are issued.



Useful one this! Basically seen a BMW and want to get it's factory build sheet but can't get the VIN needed?
Input the reg here, http://www.targetcarparts.ie/ which should give you the full VIN, Then use the last 7 digits from that and input into http://www.bmwvin.com/

Worth mentioning, The above will also work on a Ford by putting VIN in here, https://www.etis.ford.com/ (Select Vehicle) This will also give you the original reg, Especially handy if it's a UK Import as you can now check the MOT history!

[Gar]

Ross your lifesaver you just saved me money and time with what would have been a wasted trip this weekend , iv been looking for a reg-vin combo for years good find

[Don B]

I've been using this combo for UK stuff

Reg into 'get quote' reveals date if 1st reg and VIN

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/BMW/Login/Index


Then this to get build sheet with photos

http://bimmer.work/

[Gar]

Bmwdecoder in the Google play store is a very handy app is well worth mentiong it will decode vins in the app and lets you access the bmw main dealer service history

[rebel.ranter]

Bmwdecoder in the Google play store is a very handy app is well worth mentioning it will decode VINs in the app and lets you access the BMW main dealer service history

Interesting Gar, just to note in the iOS Apple version of the app the "History" tab shows the history of VINs searched rather than the actual dealer service history. Does the android version show the history.

[Gar]

Interesting Gar, just to note in the iOS Apple version of the app the "History" tab shows the history of VINs searched rather than the actual dealer service history. Does the android version show the history.

Yep on the android version it's 3 Euro for access to the car's main dealer network history ,free for the spec check from the vin

[RossYB]

There used to be a way to also check Cat C & D using Autotrader UK. Gonna mess around with it later to see if I can figure it out.

[JohnH]

This is gold, thanks lads.
Is there any way to check the Nct history on a car? Eg dates & mileage at test dates?

[RossYB]

This is gold, thanks lads.
Is there any way to check the Nct history on a car? Eg dates & mileage at test dates?

Nope. Only useful thing is, You'll get the Mileages for the last 3 years on the cert.

I'v tried to get mileage records by ringing them and definately won't do it over the phone, They want it put it writing and they may release info.

[JohnH]

Nope. Only useful thing is, You'll get the Mileages for the last 3 years on the cert.

I'v tried to get mileage records by ringing them and definately won't do it over the phone, They want it put it writing and they may release info.

Thanks, it's the old ones I really want from before I bought the car, mainly for the e30. I might try the written approach with them so.