MOT / Insuance Help.....
MOT / Insuance Help.....
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markizok

Original Poster:

644 posts

279 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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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

1,168 posts

245 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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If its got no MOT, you can only drive it to an MOT appointment I think.

markizok

Original Poster:

644 posts

279 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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How about if that was 4hrs away in Leeds?????

21TonyK

13,384 posts

240 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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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

Original Poster:

644 posts

279 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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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

10,166 posts

281 months

Wednesday 24th October 2007
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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

Original Poster:

644 posts

279 months

Thursday 25th October 2007
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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

187 posts

231 months

Thursday 25th October 2007
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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 smile