MOT, tax and SORN classic car
Discussion
OK then, need a bit of advice over my classic car which is going into hibernation for the winter months.
Basically it is taxed till the end of October, though the MOT expires around the 18th Oct. I intend to SORN this vehicle at the end of the month till next year when the weather improves.
My car is kept in a nice warm garage so no problems in terms of being left out on the road and it is of course insured.
So my question is, do I need to MOT the vehicle before it expires or should I let it lapse because I'm not going to drive it again till next year.
If I let the MOT lapse, how do I drive it down to the MOT station to be tested next year without a tax disc, which I can't purchase until I have a valid MOT certificate, does not having a valid tax disc invalidate my insurance policy?
Sorry for the questions but I'm unclear as to which route to go down and figure there must be plenty of PH classic car owners doing the self-same thing each year.
Thanking you in advance
Basically it is taxed till the end of October, though the MOT expires around the 18th Oct. I intend to SORN this vehicle at the end of the month till next year when the weather improves.
My car is kept in a nice warm garage so no problems in terms of being left out on the road and it is of course insured.
So my question is, do I need to MOT the vehicle before it expires or should I let it lapse because I'm not going to drive it again till next year.
If I let the MOT lapse, how do I drive it down to the MOT station to be tested next year without a tax disc, which I can't purchase until I have a valid MOT certificate, does not having a valid tax disc invalidate my insurance policy?
Sorry for the questions but I'm unclear as to which route to go down and figure there must be plenty of PH classic car owners doing the self-same thing each year.
Thanking you in advance
I've done this. Make sure the MoT place has the registration of your car so if (very unlikely though), you get stopped for no MoT, it is actually booked in. You can do this without current VED too.
You can also drive it home again afterwards if it fails in order to carry out repairs. There doesn't seem to be a maximum distance but driving 200 miles to Cornwall for an MoT test would be a bit of a stretch!
Some classic cars only have a few places who know their foibles. I drove mine 13 miles and wasn't stopped but it was a TVR so I'd have argued that it needed to go to a specialist if it had come to it.
Edit: In my opinion, there's a lot of tripe spouted about your insurance being invalid if a car has no tax. Your insurance covers you under the above scenario legally, so I can't see how it would affect it otherwise.
You can also drive it home again afterwards if it fails in order to carry out repairs. There doesn't seem to be a maximum distance but driving 200 miles to Cornwall for an MoT test would be a bit of a stretch!
Some classic cars only have a few places who know their foibles. I drove mine 13 miles and wasn't stopped but it was a TVR so I'd have argued that it needed to go to a specialist if it had come to it.
Edit: In my opinion, there's a lot of tripe spouted about your insurance being invalid if a car has no tax. Your insurance covers you under the above scenario legally, so I can't see how it would affect it otherwise.
Edited by ianwayne on Thursday 9th October 23:34
Remember that your insurance will not be valid if the car is in a dangerous condition as per the construction and use regulations.
You should pay to have a check done by a qualified professional at the location where the car is currently parked on SORN to ensure that the car is roadworthy before driving it to the MOT station.
You should pay to have a check done by a qualified professional at the location where the car is currently parked on SORN to ensure that the car is roadworthy before driving it to the MOT station.
Raize said:
Remember that your insurance will not be valid if the car is in a dangerous condition as per the construction and use regulations.
You should pay to have a check done by a qualified professional at the location where the car is currently parked on SORN to ensure that the car is roadworthy before driving it to the MOT station.
You should pay to have a check done by a qualified professional at the location where the car is currently parked on SORN to ensure that the car is roadworthy before driving it to the MOT station.
jagracer said:
littleredrooster said:
Anyone else got any internet myths they want to bring out for our monthly MOT thread, or can we finish this one early?
Yes, If he MOTs it early and it fails, the old certificate is invalid.Hol said:
If it is taxed and MOT'd til the 18th Oct, I would just go and get a years ticket before parking it up.
At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
This. 100% this. Then you won't be kicking yourself when the first day of decent weather is a day when the MOT stations are closed - you can just tax, do your usual post lay-up checks and go.At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
marshalla said:
Hol said:
If it is taxed and MOT'd til the 18th Oct, I would just go and get a years ticket before parking it up.
At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
This. 100% this. Then you won't be kicking yourself when the first day of decent weather is a day when the MOT stations are closed - you can just tax, do your usual post lay-up checks and go.At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
marshalla said:
Hol said:
If it is taxed and MOT'd til the 18th Oct, I would just go and get a years ticket before parking it up.
At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
This. 100% this. Then you won't be kicking yourself when the first day of decent weather is a day when the MOT stations are closed - you can just tax, do your usual post lay-up checks and go.At lot less hassle next summer, as you can tax and go.
You still have the option to have a pre not if you thinking something may fail in the few months it's garaged.
My car is 24 years old so still requires an MOT, she's not worth a lot in terms of money compared to older more established classics... but every time I start her up she puts a smile on my face...
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