MOT'S FOR VEHICLES UNDER COVID CHANGED AT THE END OF JUNE

[Joey66]

Just to let you know MOT under COVID-19 changed on the 29th of June - the 6-month rule only due to cars due to that date get 6 months exception after that March 30th date you go on your normal date in August onwards -

Another MOT extension unlikely during third coronavirus lockdown

MOT test centres will remain open during the third lockdown, but book up early because many are still dealing with a backlog of vehicles

www.whatcar.com

 

[roydo]

So it changed 2 weeks ago?

Got mine done last Friday.

 

[Groucho]

Mine was done in early March anyway.

 

[Joey66]

So it changed 2 weeks ago?

Got mine done last Friday.

Yes its crazy a car in July gets six months freedom of no MOT - A car in August has to be done on the date from August the 1st onwards..... no publicity about that one - found out of a mate who works in a garage .....

 

[Joey66]

Mine was done in early March anyway.

My main car was done in January our 2nd car is August doh .......

 

[COYBL25]

Got mine done last week Joey, I’d rather know it was safe, than lob an extra six months on top.

 

[Joey66]

Got mine done last week Joey, I’d rather know it was safe, than lob an extra six months on top.

I bet yours is not 23 years old ......it's hopefully ok not much mileage with Covid 19 lockdown ......again though government all over the place ......

 

[Connor]

Got my Grandads done for him last week. No one had a clue, they had to make four or five phone calls to get an answer. Bit of a joke.

 

[orly]

Yes its crazy a car in July gets six months freedom of no MOT - A car in August has to be done on the date from August the 1st onwards..... no publicity about that one - found out of a mate who works in a garage .....

It's literally on gov.uk since March and refreshed in Jue, and if it's on gov.uk, it will have gone out via several alerts. So rather than no publicity, you've just missed it.

 

[Jimishorts]

than lob an extra six months on top

I reckon @Joey66 would snap your hand off for another six months.

Even if he has to spend it watching 3 billboards and eating chickpeas.

 

[chrismpw]

Was wondering where to post this, reckoned this thread will do.

Im currently sat in a camp site in the transit I bought last December and fitted out as a camper. It was reasonably priced and physically good nick with a shiny new mot from a dealer. The price was good because there were a few odd looking dents about it - that looked like they'd been done with a hammer. Didn't bother me - lack of rust is more important.

On the way here, today, the brake wear light came on. I just investigated this and found the wires that were shorted when replacement pads were fitted had corroded. I cleaned the connection and the lights gone out.

However....

While under the van ive been driving around for 7 months, I noticed an odd mark on a rod and when I looked closely i noticed the steering arm has been half hacksaw through ffs! That and the dents tell a bit of a story.

An easy fix after I very carefully and very slowly deive home- but do I tell the rozzers that someone had attempted murder on the previous owners? I mean what's the protocol?

Bit shaken if I'm honest! 2nd hand cars eh? Check them.

 

[Jimishorts]

@chrismpw insults missus

she eats pretty much in one gulp like a savage.

then finds foul play

i noticed the steering arm has been half hacksaw through ffs!

coincedence?




and we never got to the bottom of the washing up drama.

 

[Joey66]

Was wondering where to post this, reckoned this thread will do.

Im currently sat in a camp site in the transit I bought last December and fitted out as a camper. It was reasonably priced and physically good nick with a shiny new mot from a dealer. The price was good because there were a few odd looking dents about it - that looked like they'd been done with a hammer. Didn't bother me - lack of rust is more important.

On the way here, today, the brake wear light came on. I just investigated this and found the wires that were shorted when replacement pads were fitted had corroded. I cleaned the connection and the lights gone out.

However....

While under the van ive been driving around for 7 months, I noticed an odd mark on a rod and when I looked closely i noticed the steering arm has been half hacksaw through ffs! That and the dents tell a bit of a story.

An easy fix after I very carefully and very slowly deive home- but do I tell the rozzers that someone had attempted murder on the previous owners? I mean what's the protocol?

Bit shaken if I'm honest! 2nd hand cars eh? Check them.

Who checked it over for you Mr Magoo ? No it's pot luck most times ......

 

[tommye]

@MarcelsGoat

 

[PhilM]

Was wondering where to post this, reckoned this thread will do.

Im currently sat in a camp site in the transit I bought last December and fitted out as a camper. It was reasonably priced and physically good nick with a shiny new mot from a dealer. The price was good because there were a few odd looking dents about it - that looked like they'd been done with a hammer. Didn't bother me - lack of rust is more important.

On the way here, today, the brake wear light came on. I just investigated this and found the wires that were shorted when replacement pads were fitted had corroded. I cleaned the connection and the lights gone out.

However....

While under the van ive been driving around for 7 months, I noticed an odd mark on a rod and when I looked closely i noticed the steering arm has been half hacksaw through ffs! That and the dents tell a bit of a story.

An easy fix after I very carefully and very slowly deive home- but do I tell the rozzers that someone had attempted murder on the previous owners? I mean what's the protocol?

Bit shaken if I'm honest! 2nd hand cars eh? Check them.

Are you sure it isn't on you? I'm being a bit facetious there, but I definitely would report it if you believe it's that. It may not be*, but it isn't worth taking risks.

Ring 111 and report it.

*Botched / unfinished repair job.