SORN car question
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Hi Brian,
In simple terms the phrases are basically the same ...... an MOT is obvious, the other reasons that you can book an MOT inspection is for a 'voluntary inspection' on a vehicle which is MOT exempt (for a third party safety check) and on a 'Kit Car' prior to going for a full IVA (Individual Vehicle Inspection) prior to registration.
To only thing to remember if taking a SORN vehicle to an MOT is that it must be pre-booked (make sure the garage has put it in their diary/appointment book) and that you must drive a direct route to the testing station (i.e. don't do a 5 mile detour to visit your granny !!!).
Hope that answer your question.
In simple terms the phrases are basically the same ...... an MOT is obvious, the other reasons that you can book an MOT inspection is for a 'voluntary inspection' on a vehicle which is MOT exempt (for a third party safety check) and on a 'Kit Car' prior to going for a full IVA (Individual Vehicle Inspection) prior to registration.
To only thing to remember if taking a SORN vehicle to an MOT is that it must be pre-booked (make sure the garage has put it in their diary/appointment book) and that you must drive a direct route to the testing station (i.e. don't do a 5 mile detour to visit your granny !!!).
Hope that answer your question.
Steve Dean said:
<snip>you must drive a direct route to the testing station (i.e. don't do a 5 mile detour to visit your granny !!!).
Hope that answer your question.
The route you take is up to you - it doesn't have to be the most direct route - MOT station for me is a mile - frequently my cars are stood up over winter they need a few miles to get rid of the surface rust on the discs and also warm the cats up - I take the long route round.Hope that answer your question.
Visiting granny bit I do agree with
Tony_T said:
Cheers all, basically have a car that s been sat for 2 years which I know will fail the mot, so wanted to know if there was any way around taking it to be checked without actually putting it in for the mot (and having a load of failures on the record).
I reckon the safest thing to do is have it booked in for an Mot, and then the garage can simply remove the booking from their diary when you arrive. I recently did similar with my sons car. Took it to a pre-booked MOT where it failed. Drove it home. Fixed stuff on my drive and then took it back to the MOT garage to get some welding done. I believe this is covered because it is preparation for the MOT.
Finally back to the garage for a MOT where it passed.
I bought 1 day insurance cover for each journey.
I did stop at a petrol station on one of the trips and have since read that you're not supposed to do that. It should be a "direct" route with no stops.
Finally back to the garage for a MOT where it passed.
I bought 1 day insurance cover for each journey.
I did stop at a petrol station on one of the trips and have since read that you're not supposed to do that. It should be a "direct" route with no stops.
Mr.Grimsdale said:
I recently did similar with my sons car. Took it to a pre-booked MOT where it failed. Drove it home. Fixed stuff on my drive and then took it back to the MOT garage to get some welding done. I believe this is covered because it is preparation for the MOT.
Only if it has already failed. Taking it for 'preparation' works prior to an MOT is not covered by the exemption.Mr.Grimsdale said:
I did stop at a petrol station on one of the trips and have since read that you're not supposed to do that. It should be a "direct" route with no stops.
Urban myth, oft repeated on PH (and elsewhere) with no basis in fact..Hi Tony_T,
Just noticed I called you Brian in my initial reply ...... sorry for my error.
You will have noted that I used the phrase 'a direct route' when driving to the pre-booked MOT. As another forum user pointed out, yes it would be OK to pop into a petrol garage on route. The crux of the matter is very simple, if pulled by the police and it became clear to them that you had driven the car a 'fair old distance' not really in the direction of the pre-booked MOT, then they could take a dim view of the situation.
You don't sound like you're a stupid person so I don't expect you'll do so. Hope you get the car sorted and seasons greetings to you.
Just noticed I called you Brian in my initial reply ...... sorry for my error.
You will have noted that I used the phrase 'a direct route' when driving to the pre-booked MOT. As another forum user pointed out, yes it would be OK to pop into a petrol garage on route. The crux of the matter is very simple, if pulled by the police and it became clear to them that you had driven the car a 'fair old distance' not really in the direction of the pre-booked MOT, then they could take a dim view of the situation.
You don't sound like you're a stupid person so I don't expect you'll do so. Hope you get the car sorted and seasons greetings to you.
Steve Dean said:
The crux of the matter is very simple, if pulled by the police and it became clear to them that you had driven the car a 'fair old distance' not really in the direction of the pre-booked MOT, then they could take a dim view of the situation.
How do you know this? The crux of the matter is very simple: this is supposition. You haven't got a clue if this is true or not.You would only know if it had actually happened to you. So if it has, please explain.
Sebring440 said:
Steve Dean said:
The crux of the matter is very simple, if pulled by the police and it became clear to them that you had driven the car a 'fair old distance' not really in the direction of the pre-booked MOT, then they could take a dim view of the situation.
How do you know this? The crux of the matter is very simple: this is supposition. You haven't got a clue if this is true or not.You would only know if it had actually happened to you. So if it has, please explain.
I’m not convinced that ‘fair old distance’, “not really in the direction” and “dim view” are defined in law…
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