Noob MOT question

benneh · 24 Mar 2006 at 09:18

Basically, my MOT is up in may, but i'd like to take my car for an MOT this afternoon (basically so that i can get the work done sooner, as im quite sure it'll fail).
But, once i have had it tested, does the MOT still run out in may, or does it become void upon failure?. Hmm.

benneh · 24 Mar 2006 at 09:26

Bugger. Cheers though dude.

benneh · 24 Mar 2006 at 09:34

Ooh, just got off the blower to the MOT station/garage, decided to send it in for a look over (none MOT) and the guy said that the existing MOT does not become void if the car fails, the MOT stands regardless. Seems a bit silly, but he recons that's the way.

benneh · 24 Mar 2006 at 10:30

Bill101 said:
does he mean if he does this 'pre MOT check' and it fails ,then yes you can still drive? as he has not put it through the computerised system witch issues the MOT.
If he does a 'real' MOT then you end up with an unroadworthy car and can only drive it to a pre booked gararge for MOT work to be done on it

It means that (according to the MOT guy) if it fails today, and i'm almost certain that it will. The MOT i have which runs untill may is definately still valid, and will run out, as was originally intended, in may. Seems silly to me, but i'm asured that that's the legal standing.

As for the what if you crashed etc and had to claim on the insurance. The MOT is seen as fully legal, and above board etc.

benneh · 24 Mar 2006 at 16:53

She failed on:

Number plate bulb,
2 tyres low tread
locking device missing from lower balljoint front suspension
offside front track rod end steering locking device missing

And an advisory for another tyre. All in all not bad at all, i was expecting far worse. Still needs a new clutch (or gearbox, wont know untill next week), but it'll have 12 months MOT on it :/.