MOT / Insuance Help.....

[markizok]

Guys,

I am meant to be colllcting my exige this weekend but for one reason or another (i.e. the finance company i use being between partners) its gong to be the 10th - Unfortunatly for me the MOT runs out on the 5th....

If the current owner gets it MOT'ed and it fails on tyres (which is going to happen) can i drive it from Reading to Leeds on the 10th and get them done when im back up north or would i not be insured?

[Paul RN]

If its got no MOT, you can only drive it to an MOT appointment I think.

[markizok]

How about if that was 4hrs away in Leeds?????

[21TonyK]

Don't think you'd get away with it, "nearest centre" etc. G'tee you'd be refused a claim if tyres at fault knowing they'd failed MOT.

[markizok]

So pretty much the current chap needs to get it mot'ed, and if required change the tyres before i collect it?

Not sure that will go down too well but i can all but ask!

[S Works]

Get the tyres done. Not only is it a bit daft not to, but it's leaving you open to all sorts of potential issues.

If you get the tyres ordered and sent to the chap, surely he can arrange to get them fitted? If not, talk to someone like Event Tyres who will come and fit them for you wherever the car is.

[markizok]

Right, all sorted - colelcting on the 10th but i need to get new tyres. I know if i get offical lotus ones there is a delay and only lotus supply them - is there a link for another suggested set for 99% road use?

ta

[LotusEater666]

markizok said:

Right, all sorted - colelcting on the 10th but i need to get new tyres. I know if i get offical lotus ones there is a delay and only lotus supply them - is there a link for another suggested set for 99% road use?

ta

Event Mobile Tyres came round and replaced one of my tyres within 3 days of booking. This was the standard Bridgestones, so no delay there