Northern Ireland & Mainland UK m.o.t query??????

[PapaJohns]

I'm looking at buying at car from N.I which is on a 61 plate meaning it isn't due to be tested until November ( 4yrs from new) this year to make things more complicated it's also a repaired cat D write off.

M.o.t s here on the mainland are from 3hyears old some wouldn't be insured etc

Anyone come across this before or know a way around it ?

[TooMany2cvs]

Same as any other car that needs an MOT, but doesn't have one. Pre-book an MOT, and it's legal to drive straight to it. So, when you come off the ferry, straight to a pre-booked test.

[PapaJohns]

TooMany2cvs said:

Same as any other car that needs an MOT, but doesn't have one. Pre-book an MOT, and it's legal to drive straight to it. So, when you come off the ferry, straight to a pre-booked test.

Even though the garage I use is 170mile from the ferry port (near home) and I'll more than likely be on a late ferry.and driving home through the night

i won't be able to tax it either will I if theres no m.o.t ?

[littleredrooster]

PapaJohns said:

Even though the garage I use is 170mile from the ferry port (near home) and I'll more than likely be on a late ferry.and driving home through the night

i won't be able to tax it either will I if theres no m.o.t ?

Yes, that is fine. There is no restriction on distance provided it is booked in. Just make sure it is insured.

[PapaJohns]

Iv already got the insurance quote in the system I just need to call back when I collect , the DVLA has told me to tax it in N.I and book an m.o.t , of which I should carry a hard copy in case I get pulled over

[TooMany2cvs]

PapaJohns said:

Even though the garage I use is 170mile from the ferry port (near home) and I'll more than likely be on a late ferry.and driving home through the night

Take it straight to their forecourt, leave it there, and swap to the other car you left there in advance. Distance is not a problem.

PapaJohns said:

i won't be able to tax it either will I if theres no m.o.t ?

Nope.