RTA not my fault but mot had run out aaaahhh!!

[jen.a.s.a]

Hi boys,
I need some advice. I was involved in an RTA not so long ago. A lorry wrote off my ickle car, clearly his fault, but.... when I got home and started sorting out my documents I realised my mot was out of date(1 month 20 days)not on purpose. I had already started legal proceedings against him and now his insurance comp are asking for my V5 (no probs) and my MOT.
I am expecting that I won't get any money for the car now, but d'ya reckon i'll still be able to claim for the whiplash?
I am really worried I am going to get into trouble for my mot and end up paying loads in legal costs.

Be gentle.

[Streetcop]

You've sent it and the post office must have lost the MOT...is what a crafty liar would say..

Street

[g_attrill]

As far as I am aware you don't need to show *them* your MOT, as they have no right to ask for it.

He was liable for the accident = he pays. If they dispute then you go to court. Whether or not you have an obligation to provide it then, I have no idea but considering it's all civil stuff I doubt it.

Gareth

[jen.a.s.a]

well it's a get out clause but how believable? will I get away with that d' ya reckon? I'm a really bad liar so i'd need to be confident.

cheers

[jen.a.s.a]

[quote=g_attrill]As far as I am aware you don't need to show *them* your MOT, as they have no right to ask for it.

Well my solicitor said the third party insururers are asking for it. While they investigate the claim I don't really want to turn round and say 'you've no right to ask for it' coz they will know something's up

[Streetcop]

jen.a.s.a said:

well it's a get out clause but how believable? will I get away with that d' ya reckon? I'm a really bad liar so i'd need to be confident. cheers

Who knows? Better than coughing to not having one...

Wait a minute..........Is my halo slipping...?

"You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence...."



Street

[jen.a.s.a]

ah what a nice policeman you are thanks for yr help.
I promise I won't do it again!

But if you are feeling bad 'bout yr halo slipping you'll be glad to know that I got my com' uppance when a couple o' weeks after the accident when I was car-less and practically headless I got a speeding fine and 3 points for the day before the accident. It never rains but it poors
booooo