Hello

[David]

OK. Bit naughty of the dealer maybe, but as you say, too nice and scarce a car to miss perhaps.
Down to the nitty-gritty. Read the error code or get it read, and proceed from there. Probably not so much of a problem; always soluble in any event. Lots of info and advice available here when your membership "greenness" allows you access.

If your MGOC membership number is not yet through (can take some time), PM Tim, and tell him the the application has been made and is being processed. That may help.

David

[jeff turbo]

If you're happy then it doesn't matter. You'll soon sort the engine management light once the code can be read

[David]

EVAP codes (but not P0443) can be caused on Mustangs by ill-fitting filler-caps, but not on our cars, I believe.
Since you bought the car I guess on or about 14 September (??), which is when they stopped listing it, you should go back and point the dealer to the word "guarantee".
Failing that, get him in any case to read the error code causing it and tell you what is wrong according to the code, and how he intends to fix it.
Reason is that in the worse case of an EVAP error code such as P0433, a new ECU or ECU repair could be necessary. That costs money. Don't want to be 'doom-and-despondency', but now is the time to act, I think.

... of course the code may not be that at all, and it might just be an O2 sensor code, say . Even then, get the dealer to prove it, ... and fix it. You can't really sell a car with an EML up without explanation? Not sure about the UK, but here that is an APK (MOT) failure.

David

[Pete]

Trading Standards re car sales https://www.bromley.gov.uk/leaflet/122489/16/687/d

[David]

Trading Standards re car sales https://www.bromley.gov.uk/leaflet/122489/16/687/d

Clearly no use to me personally over in Holland, but nonetheless a very concise and clear explanation of UK law for the majority. Good to know. Thanks, Pete.

Bit different to Norway, reading the 'statutory statements' included in ads for a ZT260 dealer-advertised and now an R75V8 currently for private sale. Apparently under law a dealer in Norway has to give a full guarantee for 5 years, and a private seller 2, on all second hand vehicles. That carries a very broad definition too. You can get a refund " ... if the car is in worse condition than you as the buyer had reason to expect, based on the car's age, mileage and information you have received". No wonder second-hand cars cost an arm and a leg there.

David