Originally Posted by
Penfold
If the accident was in 1998 i dont think it needed a VIC test as i think this was a modern idea... remember 1998 was 11 years ago now...
Its defo worth checking the car all over (personally i would have a decent MOT test centre go off it with a fine tooth combe. (£35-50) for a Fresh MOT these days.
Check the normal points such as chassis number, look to see if its been tampered with, If you can go along to the MOT and talk to the tester, ask them to look for any major signs of an accident & if they would mind you looking under the car for damage etc.