1996 850 t5

Phat Barsteward · Jan 19th, 2012, 14:17

Just testing the waters here.

Im considering getting rid of my T5 due to a pay cut.

Just wondering how much these go for?

Its a 1996 850 GLT estate in black.
140k
Everything works how it should.
Has a bit of an oil leak.
But otherwise the car is immaculate, no scratches, dents or rust.
No T&T so I guess its sold as spares or repairs.

Would I get £600 - £700 for it?

Personally I think its worth more,
coz I know it would fly through an MOT.
But you dont think that when your buying do you?

TurboZutek · Jan 19th, 2012, 14:47

For a car without MOT, most people will only pay scrap value. A car isn't really a car without an MOT.

I think you'd enhance its value a lot by getting it through the test, which like you say should be easy!

Chris...

Phat Barsteward · Jan 19th, 2012, 14:51

Its gonna be hard to find even £50 at the minute...lol.
And theres the problem of getting it there.
I have no trailer.
Whats scrap value on one of these?
Anyone ever scrapped 1 or sold 1 for spares or repairs?

christheancient · Jan 19th, 2012, 16:22

You are allowed to drive to (and back from) an authorised MoT test station for the purpose of a test as long as the vehicle is insured.

Get that MoT... it will make the car an attractive proposition and saleable.

Scrap value... £100 - £150 on a good day.

Do you want the hassle of a hulk gradually degenerating into a mess of rust in the corner of your garden? And then your chances of getting a scrappy to take it away are reduced as well.

Put up a few pictures... it might make a project for somebody if it's as 'clean' as you say. A clean before you do that will add to the value and won't cost you anything.

Rick Barton · Jan 19th, 2012, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by christheancient

You are allowed to drive to (and back from) an authorised MoT test station for the purpose of a test as long as the vehicle is insured.

And the MOT test has to be booked in advance, otherwise you could just be driving around the countryside and when stopped by a policeman give the (false) excuse that you were on the way to an MOT station. Book the MOT and ensure that they take a note of your registration number.

RXS · Jan 19th, 2012, 16:58

halfords autocare centers are doing an mot for £25 @the moment and as said you can take it to a BOOKED mot but you must go strait there and back no going shopping first

Moosejaw · Jan 19th, 2012, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phat Barsteward

Personally I think its worth more,
coz I know it would fly through an MOT.

You know the answer to that one, don't you?....

Without T&T and an unspecified oil leak, as it stands it's no more than £200 worth of scrap steel. If you want any more for it, stick an MOT on it.

scr8pdo · Jan 19th, 2012, 18:24

Where abouts are you mate???

Phat Barsteward · Jan 19th, 2012, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by scr8pdo

Where abouts are you mate???

newcastle

I think Ill save up for an MOT but in the meantime Ill put a few pics up and make a proper for sale thread.
Like said, it might make a project for someone.

Thanks to everyone.

Admin could you please delete this thread.

TA

Claymore · Jan 22nd, 2012, 19:57

Is this car a manual or auto? If it's a manual, I'll give you £250

Jan 19th, 2012, 14:17	#1
Phat Barsteward Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2012 18:18 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne	1996 850 t5 Just testing the waters here. Im considering getting rid of my T5 due to a pay cut. Just wondering how much these go for? Its a 1996 850 GLT estate in black. 140k Everything works how it should. Has a bit of an oil leak. But otherwise the car is immaculate, no scratches, dents or rust. No T&T so I guess its sold as spares or repairs. Would I get £600 - £700 for it? Personally I think its worth more, coz I know it would fly through an MOT. But you dont think that when your buying do you?

Jan 19th, 2012, 16:22	#4
christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	You are allowed to drive to (and back from) an authorised MoT test station for the purpose of a test as long as the vehicle is insured. Get that MoT... it will make the car an attractive proposition and saleable. Scrap value... £100 - £150 on a good day. Do you want the hassle of a hulk gradually degenerating into a mess of rust in the corner of your garden? And then your chances of getting a scrappy to take it away are reduced as well. Put up a few pictures... it might make a project for somebody if it's as 'clean' as you say. A clean before you do that will add to the value and won't cost you anything. __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

Jan 19th, 2012, 16:58	#6
RXS manic monkey Last Online: Mar 9th, 2019 13:08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent	halfords autocare centers are doing an mot for £25 @the moment and as said you can take it to a BOOKED mot but you must go strait there and back no going shopping first __________________ 1995 850 S T5 estate Auto Aubergine pearl 1999 V40 1.8i GDI manual Rob

Jan 19th, 2012, 18:24	#8
scr8pdo Premier Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2016 13:21 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greater Manchester	Where abouts are you mate??? __________________ SAAB 9-5 HOT Aero Audi A4 1997 TDi Avant (old smoker!) Iveco Turbo Daily Recovery Lorry

Jan 19th, 2012, 14:47	#2
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	For a car without MOT, most people will only pay scrap value. A car isn't really a car without an MOT. I think you'd enhance its value a lot by getting it through the test, which like you say should be easy! Chris...

Jan 19th, 2012, 14:51	#3
Phat Barsteward Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2012 18:18 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne	Its gonna be hard to find even £50 at the minute...lol. And theres the problem of getting it there. I have no trailer. Whats scrap value on one of these? Anyone ever scrapped 1 or sold 1 for spares or repairs?

Jan 22nd, 2012, 19:57	#10
Claymore VOC Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 21:25 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shrewsbury	Is this car a manual or auto? If it's a manual, I'll give you £250

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