Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I recently took my car for an MOT, (which passed after I had to show them my car DID have fog lights) but one thing I've noticed is that on the MOT certificate on the top where it states "Approximate Date of First Use" mine reads '1st January 1992'...now I thought it could be wrong but I've checked my last two MOT certificates (as the car was only imported late 2007) and they both state the same. I know it says "Approximate" but that's a substantially large gap 2 and a half years at the most, (car is a '94 plate) additionally as all of you obviously know the Mkiv wasn't in production until 1993.... Either something is wrong or I've got a devious looking MKIII Supra? What do other members' MOT certificate read? More to the point for those that own a '94 Supra does yours say '1st January 1992' or closer to the actual production date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'll have a look if I remember when I get home. Check the label on your seat belts. That is a good indicator of the year of your car, obviously as long as they haven't been replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Will it have the year printed on the label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Will it have the year printed on the label? Yes, it'll be the date when the belt was produced, that's not necessarily the same as the car year though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 The trouble is they may have been changed over at some point. Even ringers tend to forget about them so they are always a good indicator of a cars age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Yes, it'll be the date when the belt was produced, that's not necessarily the same as the car year though! Indeed. But, how is the "Date of First Use" calculated? Surely it's linked via a central database which will produce certain details when the chassis number is entered, rather than a local Joe looking for the year on seatbelts? Or someone having a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Indeed. But, how is the "Date of First Use" calculated? Surely it's linked via a central database which will produce certain details when the chassis number is entered, rather than a local Joe looking for the year on seatbelts? Or someone having a guess. I suggested the seatbelt to give you piece of mind and confirmation of the age of your car. If they are the original seatbelts they will be around the same manufacture date of your car, although not quite the same registration date. As for the MOT I have no idea. Just wanted to give you piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 i can't see anything saying "date of first use" on any of my cars mot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 I suggested the seatbelt to give you piece of mind and confirmation of the age of your car. If they are the original seatbelts they will be around the same manufacture date of your car, although not quite the same registration date. As for the MOT I have no idea. Just wanted to give you piece of mind. Ah, I'm pretty convinced it's a '94 but as suggested Scott I'll see what the seatbelt label says, if it still has them. Cheers bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 i can't see anything saying "date of first use" on any of my cars mot. Should be at the top of the paper, 3rd box down on the right. Under "Odometer Reading" then "Test Class" then "Approximate Date of First Use" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenukem Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I've got 2 cars. Cert for the runaround says it and the date matches the reg (although this cars not an import) but the last 2 MOT certs for the supe (from 2 different garages) have this bit missing completely, and not just not filled in, but there's not even a cell for it. Weird. Just to clarify, the runaround model was built between 1997 and 2002. My car is an '02' plate and the approximate date of first use also says 2002. Edited December 3, 2009 by dukenukem (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Only selected stations perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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