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I wish the people who decide the rules we have to live by would live in the real world.
Are they wanting us to not go in work then until the car is fixed? Or leave it indefinitely at the garage until they can book it in to fix it even though they may have no room for it? Or go into debt because the repairs have to be done before pay day?
I suppose the solution would be to book a pre-MOT test at the garage which would be off record. Then do the work and book it in again for the actual test.
Are they wanting us to not go in work then until the car is fixed? Or leave it indefinitely at the garage until they can book it in to fix it even though they may have no room for it? Or go into debt because the repairs have to be done before pay day?
I suppose the solution would be to book a pre-MOT test at the garage which would be off record. Then do the work and book it in again for the actual test.
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I thought M was in James Bond films did not know he did MOTsstevemarl wrote:m
Looks like you answer the question Paul then the question has gone and not knowing the question
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Strange thing is Jason, editing posts after a reply has been posted was mentioned in another thread recently too.
Steve was saying that the rules have now been defined - as regards to not driving a car with an MOT failure, even though it hasn't yet expired.
Steve was saying that the rules have now been defined - as regards to not driving a car with an MOT failure, even though it hasn't yet expired.
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O got it yes it strange why the post was removed I did see the other post but thought I would stay away .
Yes seems like a strange rule where the garage can fail the car on Say the brakes and they have to fix them . I am lucky as Tickover does my Capri but the my other car is in the hands of another garage .
Almost like the garages wrote the MOT rules out .
Yes seems like a strange rule where the garage can fail the car on Say the brakes and they have to fix them . I am lucky as Tickover does my Capri but the my other car is in the hands of another garage .
Almost like the garages wrote the MOT rules out .
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Sorry Paul - you were too quick for me.....
I posted this item about the MOT ; basically it said DVSA had stated that once MOT had been failed, car was illegal even if current MOT valid. Then I read further down the article and this decision had been reversed! So I deleted the post. Seems we`re still OK unless it`s a dangerous fault. Soorry for any confusion.
https://www.motoringresearch.com/news/c ... t-expired/
I posted this item about the MOT ; basically it said DVSA had stated that once MOT had been failed, car was illegal even if current MOT valid. Then I read further down the article and this decision had been reversed! So I deleted the post. Seems we`re still OK unless it`s a dangerous fault. Soorry for any confusion.
https://www.motoringresearch.com/news/c ... t-expired/
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At some point, the following line as stated in that report probably will be the case though -
But now the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated its guidelines, saying: “You must not drive the vehicle on the road if it fails the test, even if the MOT hasn’t run out.
But now the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated its guidelines, saying: “You must not drive the vehicle on the road if it fails the test, even if the MOT hasn’t run out.
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Yep, I agree, that`s exactly why when I read it I assumed it to actually BE the case.... it`ll come.
When do the shows start Paul? We`re in marathon lock-down this weekend....
When do the shows start Paul? We`re in marathon lock-down this weekend....
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Later this month Will send details soon.stevemarl wrote:Yep, I agree, that`s exactly why when I read it I assumed it to actually BE the case.... it`ll come.
When do the shows start Paul? We`re in marathon lock-down this weekend....
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He also had a 1979 hit with "Pop Muzik" too.....Jasonmarie wrote:I thought M was in James Bond films did not know he did MOTs
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T A ???stevemarl wrote:Ta!
Is this another edited post Steve.... .... ...
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No it`s just northern speak Nick It`s like another country up here.
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T A that’s what you join when you leave the Army ?
That was a song as well Andrew
https://youtu.be/ea4TVg0_8Dk
That was a song as well Andrew
https://youtu.be/ea4TVg0_8Dk
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Hi All,
Back to the subject in hand.....
Have I got this right?
If the old MOT has not expired, the failed vehicle can be driven home from the test, unless the reason for failure has been deemed dangerous. The way I read it, the car cannot then continue to be used until the reason(s) for failure have been fixed. This judgement allows you to repair the car at home and does not restrict you to having the car fixed at the testing station. However, the car cannot be driven again on the road until it's being driven to a pre-booked retest, even if there is time left on the old MOT.
If the reason for failure is a "dangerous" fault, the car can only be left at the testing station for repair or it has to be transported away.
It's probably best not to flout the rules, as the DVLA computer appears to be updated in real time. I noticed this when I took mine for it's last MOT. In the 10 minutes it took me to drive home and put the car back in the garage, the DVLA website had been updated to reflect the latest pass.
Andrew.
Back to the subject in hand.....
Have I got this right?
If the old MOT has not expired, the failed vehicle can be driven home from the test, unless the reason for failure has been deemed dangerous. The way I read it, the car cannot then continue to be used until the reason(s) for failure have been fixed. This judgement allows you to repair the car at home and does not restrict you to having the car fixed at the testing station. However, the car cannot be driven again on the road until it's being driven to a pre-booked retest, even if there is time left on the old MOT.
If the reason for failure is a "dangerous" fault, the car can only be left at the testing station for repair or it has to be transported away.
It's probably best not to flout the rules, as the DVLA computer appears to be updated in real time. I noticed this when I took mine for it's last MOT. In the 10 minutes it took me to drive home and put the car back in the garage, the DVLA website had been updated to reflect the latest pass.
Andrew.
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That sounds like it to me Andrew.Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi All,
Back to the subject in hand.....
Have I got this right?
If the old MOT has not expired, the failed vehicle can be driven home from the test, unless the reason for failure has been deemed dangerous. The way I read it, the car cannot then continue to be used until the reason(s) for failure have been fixed. This judgement allows you to repair the car at home and does not restrict you to having the car fixed at the testing station. However, the car cannot be driven again on the road until it's being driven to a pre-booked retest, even if there is time left on the old MOT.
If the reason for failure is a "dangerous" fault, the car can only be left at the testing station for repair or it has to be transported away.
It's probably best not to flout the rules, as the DVLA computer appears to be updated in real time. I noticed this when I took mine for it's last MOT. In the 10 minutes it took me to drive home and put the car back in the garage, the DVLA website had been updated to reflect the latest pass.
Andrew.
I can see this sort of thing will deter some owners of MOT exempt cars etc from having them tested....
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From my experience, a low percentage of owners of MOT exempt cars appear to be having them tested now anyway.andyd wrote:I can see this sort of thing will deter some owners of MOT exempt cars etc from having them tested....
I've done a bit of research, albeit limited, on this. Just over a year ago I went to a car show. I think this was around the same time that the 40 year exemption came into operation. I've checked the details of all the exempt cars that went to the show to see how many owners have taken them for an MOT in the last year.
At the show there were 148 cars that were registered in 1978 or earlier. Only 62 of those have been for an MOT in the last year. OK, my research is only a small sample of cars and there may be other factors involved in why the other 86 cars do not have a current MOT certificate. However, I think the results are a bit of an eye-opener.....
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I think I'd rather just take my car to the garage for a pre-MOT check (whether exempt or not). They will say if anything needs doing and it will all be off record. You can fix it then have the proper test and a pass, if required.
You are paying twice but it is a solution to any failed MOT scenarios.
For exempt cars, why would anyone have a proper MOT test? Just have a pre-check instead, it would be the same thing but no failure records.
You are paying twice but it is a solution to any failed MOT scenarios.
For exempt cars, why would anyone have a proper MOT test? Just have a pre-check instead, it would be the same thing but no failure records.
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Most people I have spoken to say that they would still have a test, so that is a bit of a surprise Andrew.Andrew 2.8i wrote:From my experience, a low percentage of owners of MOT exempt cars appear to be having them tested now anyway.andyd wrote:I can see this sort of thing will deter some owners of MOT exempt cars etc from having them tested....
I've done a bit of research, albeit limited, on this. Just over a year ago I went to a car show. I think this was around the same time that the 40 year exemption came into operation. I've checked the details of all the exempt cars that went to the show to see how many owners have taken them for an MOT in the last year.
At the show there were 148 cars that were registered in 1978 or earlier. Only 62 of those have been for an MOT in the last year. OK, my research is only a small sample of cars and there may be other factors involved in why the other 86 cars do not have a current MOT certificate. However, I think the results are a bit of an eye-opener.....
Andrew.
pbar wrote:I think I'd rather just take my car to the garage for a pre-MOT check (whether exempt or not). They will say if anything needs doing and it will all be off record. You can fix it then have the proper test and a pass, if required.
You are paying twice but it is a solution.
Definately an option Paul.
It depends on the tester anyway, as some are more strict than others and will advise rather than fail.
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Depends if you get a 'good' one or notandyd wrote:others and will advise rather than fail.
Mine is lenient (i.e. uses real world common sense) with classic vehicles. I have a good relationship with them, but they do know that I will do any required jobs which they tell me to, as long as you keep up your side of the bargain by doing so then you will get the best out of the tester. Anything serious and they will fail it though of course.