MOT 6 month deferment - Page 5

Mike Noc · 11th April 2020, 10:04

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Originally Posted by RoverP480

I believe the MoT runs out as stated online, that being the definitive statement. . The paper printout is like the MoT, just a statement of fact at the time it is issued and is not a Certificate.
A year before last there was glitch in the system and my finish date was wrong on the printout. It was later rectified & I could see online it had been extended.

Yes agreed - the point I was making was that an MOT failure doesn't cancel out an existing MOT.

MGR South Devon · 14th April 2020, 21:40

A current MOT is valid until midnight on the day the MOT runs out. A failure before the MOT runs out doesn't invalidate the current MOT, but you could still be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Offences Act for using an unsafe vehicle on the road.

MGR South Devon · 14th April 2020, 22:06

Further to my last post
We have now found the definitive Government wording for the 6 month Covid-19 MOT deferment. You can check this on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavi...-30-march-2020

This is the relative point though if you are going to continue to drive your car

Keep your vehicle safe to drive
You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.
Find out:
• how to check your vehicle is safe
• what rules you need to follow to maintain your vehicle
Get unsafe vehicles repaired
Take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage if it’s unsafe. These are allowed to stay open during the coronavirus outbreak.
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
The best way to check if your car is safe during the 6 month period is to have the MOT done.

Arctic · 16th April 2020, 08:33

I took my car for its MOT yesterday and am happy to report it passed, so i now have another 12months certificate but as we all know it only states that it was ok on the inspection on that certain day.

Your car must be checked regular for it to be safe to drive, therefore do all your usual checks every weekend, tyres, lights, oil, water, and at least once a month get under the car and check it over too, change brake pads that are coming to the end, do a visual check all over the car, take care out there and be safe.

14th April 2020, 21:40	#42
MGR South Devon Premium Trader ROVER 75 TOURER Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 548 Thanks: 14 Thanked 249 Times in 105 Posts	A current MOT is valid until midnight on the day the MOT runs out. A failure before the MOT runs out doesn't invalidate the current MOT, but you could still be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Offences Act for using an unsafe vehicle on the road. __________________

14th April 2020, 22:06	#43
MGR South Devon Premium Trader ROVER 75 TOURER Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 548 Thanks: 14 Thanked 249 Times in 105 Posts	Further to my last post We have now found the definitive Government wording for the 6 month Covid-19 MOT deferment. You can check this on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavi...-30-march-2020 This is the relative point though if you are going to continue to drive your car Keep your vehicle safe to drive You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended. Find out: • how to check your vehicle is safe • what rules you need to follow to maintain your vehicle Get unsafe vehicles repaired Take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage if it’s unsafe. These are allowed to stay open during the coronavirus outbreak. You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. The best way to check if your car is safe during the 6 month period is to have the MOT done. __________________

16th April 2020, 08:33	#44
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Do Your MOT I took my car for its MOT yesterday and am happy to report it passed, so i now have another 12months certificate but as we all know it only states that it was ok on the inspection on that certain day. Your car must be checked regular for it to be safe to drive, therefore do all your usual checks every weekend, tyres, lights, oil, water, and at least once a month get under the car and check it over too, change brake pads that are coming to the end, do a visual check all over the car, take care out there and be safe. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "