Service intervals ….

[Stuno1]

Does the attached count as full service history? Nothing done in 2018 but less than 1500 miles between 2017 and 2019 services.

 

stu

[FROSTYBALLS]

No - Toyota service intervals are 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

There should have been a service around August 2018, and the 2021 service was late (5 months and 2,300 miles overdue). The service should have been in February 2021.

 

[Stuno1]

Hmmmm. Ok. Need to decide if that’s enough to put me off. 
WBAC value on the car I am looking at is only impacted by £115 with some service history so that’s good. 

[mrfixer]

There was a gap of around 18 months between the 2017 and 2019 services, but only 1500 miles covered. That wouldn't put me off at all. Was there a change of owner during this period and the car sat on a forecourt for a while?

You'll often find a lengthy gap between services when a car has gone into the trade about the time a service is due. Often the trader will not service the car until it has a buyer, so that can introduce a few months delay.  I checked out a three year old Pug 108 a few weeks ago and it had been P/Xed in August 2020 and only recently emerged for sale..

The 2021 service is also a bit late but again it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. Dirty oil is not good for the timing chain but these engines are pretty hardy. Check the general condition of the car. I would expect it to need new discs/pads very soon if its not already had them. 

[Stuno1]

Thanks for the reply. The 18 month gap was a change of owner and the 5 month gap due to lack of use during COVID.

The car had a service in July and MOT today. I am happy with what I have seen so far. I’ll see the car on Sunday and all things being equal buy it. 

[Bernard Foy]

1 hour ago, Stuno1 said:

Thanks for the reply. The 18 month gap was a change of owner and the 5 month gap due to lack of use during COVID.

The car had a service in July and MOT today. I am happy with what I have seen so far. I’ll see the car on Sunday and all things being equal buy it. 

It wouldn’t unduly worry me either and wouldn’t be a dealbreaker. But give it a rigorous check as in buying any used vehicle eg tyres, braking and the general condition of the car. Good Luck🚘

[steveo3002]

wouldnt worry me at all