im after buying this car but

**the fisherman** · 30th March 2011, 19:18

im after buying a car a mini cooper 2007 plate but hpi shows its cat b and the car has had a vosa check and comes with vosa pass BUT.

i dident no they can put a cat b back on the road as thought cat b was break only,so would like to no if cat b can be back on the road please before i part with the money,

**Caveman_nige** · 30th March 2011, 19:22

i think somebody has made a mistake somewhere, but it seems like one to avoid.. and yeah a B can only be broken for parts

**the fisherman** · 30th March 2011, 19:29

but its had a vosa check

**the_wave_rider** · 30th March 2011, 19:37

Cat B is break only and it is illegal to sell a Cat B for road use. A Cat C can be put back on the road but will require a VOSA inspection

If the car is a Cat B and you buy it both you and the seller will be breaking the law and IF you get insurance without declaring your insurance will be void and if you try to sell it you could be fined

If it is Cat B and is being sold you should report it

**the fisherman** · 30th March 2011, 19:55

my freind is a car dealer and he states hes sold 3 cat b recently,all being vic checked and passed and log book arrived ect.i to thought b was break only but now i have my doubs and a quick call to vosa tomorrow morning will hopefully clear this up,if im buying this car i will have to sell mine after it to recoup the money,so then i wont have a vectra but ill have a mini cooper s 2007 plate which ive always wanted to try out

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=321291

**hebdendave** · 30th March 2011, 20:05

I don't believe you can road a Cat b - I've had a few Cs and Ds, some pretty bargains too!

**Derek Mc** · 30th March 2011, 20:16

It may well be possible to get a cat-b back on the road but how in heavens will you get shot of it when you get sick of it

Not many folks I know willingly jump into a car like that despite how well it may have been re-constructed. Sorry Alec just my 2p worth mate

**Big Sig** · 30th March 2011, 20:17

Walk away.

**the fisherman** · 30th March 2011, 20:18

no probs derek,i wouldent see it a problem sellingas damaged repaired really,my freinds sold a few and he says if there cheap enough the public will buy it

**madman** · 30th March 2011, 20:20

i believe only the registered owner at the time can put a cat b back on the road. it cant be sold on to somebody else to sort out. once back on the road it can be sold legit to another person