Are any of your former cars still alive?

[John]

Now and again I've looked through the plates of my previous 16 cars in idle moments to see which might still be running.

All but 4 and possibly 5 seemingly aren't given the time the tax and insurance has been expired for.

The possible 5th is a 1997 BMW E36 328i Sport which is SORN'd and failed an MOT 2 years ago so might be on someone's driveway awaiting repair. Who knows.

I believe my CL is still going as I helped the guy who bought it from the seller on Autotrader.

I also believe my AMG is still going as it's owner is on here.

I happen to know by chance that my old Alpina was due to be auctioned late last month so I am not sure if it sold:

2001 BMW Alpina B10 4.6 (E39) For Sale by Auction | Car And Classic | Car and Classic

...and my old M3 Evo was bought by a chap a good few years ago now to restore but I guess he couldn't be bothered with amount of Edd China-age he'd have to do so he sold it to a racing team in Sussex - so I hope it is having a nice retirement!

It failed on a couple of things (it was perfect when I sold it at 5 years old I hasten to add!):

• Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
• Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
• Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
• Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
• Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
• Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
• Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
• Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
• Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
• Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
• Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
• Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
• Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
• Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
• Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) Dangerous
• Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) Dangerous
• Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
• Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
• Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
• Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
• Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
• Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
• Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
• Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
• Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
• Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) Dangerous
• Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) Dangerous
• Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous

 

[Teego]

Our 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 Veloce Spider is still on the road somewhere. JGF 72K. Let me know if you see it. We want it back.