MOT advice...

[Asa-James]

i'm looking at buying a car with no MOT, and seeing as its a fair distance from my house if i get it cheap enough i'm going to throw it in for a test where i pick it up. car looks straight enough in the pics butt he rear wiper doesnt work (MOT fail iirc...?) if i remove the rear wiper assembly before i throw it in (if its nothing obvious) then technically it cant fail, right?

i'd also disconnect the rear wash...

on a side note, anybody know any MOT testers near Dorset that might grant me a heavily advised MOT if needed...? i've only got to drive it to cheshire

[Southie]

i'm looking at buying a car with no MOT, and seeing as its a fair distance from my house if i get it cheap enough i'm going to throw it in for a test where i pick it up. car looks straight enough in the pics butt he rear wiper doesnt work (MOT fail iirc...?) if i (1) remove the rear wiper assembly before i throw it in (if its nothing obvious) then technically it cant fail, right?

i'd also disconnect the rear wash...

on a side note, anybody (2) know any MOT testers near Dorset that might grant me a heavily advised MOT if needed...? i've only got to drive it to cheshire

1 = correct

2 = no

[johnny_turbo]

the rear wiper is not a mot failure as it legally does not have to have 1.

[George g]

the rear wiper is not a mot failure as it legally does not have to have 1.
but if it is there then it sound be. im sure its the case but im not too sure as not an mot tester myself...

1
one thing to remember about the MOT test is "if it aint on the car, it dont get tested"

obviously this is only for minor things like passenger seatbelts or spare wheel... (dont want you disconnecting the brakes on that basislol )

2
sorry... not a clue. a bit too far south for my knowledge ;)

[jimbob-mcgrew]

i recently went in for an mot and was worried about it failing on the rear wiper cos the washer didnt work, so i ditched the motor and the switch on the dash.

after it passed i told the mot tester what i'd done as i wasnt sure, and he said :
" it didnt matter, it would have passed if it wasnt working anyway as being able to see out the back window isnt important as far as mot's go. "

everywhere u go is different tho, some people are more leanient than others.

[aswrally]

rear wiper is NOT part of the test it doesnt matter if it works or not or even if the blade is split etc
i am a tester and have been for the past couple of years hope that helps you

[keithrg]

ITS always best to remove it and the tape the switch off, if switch operated.
I remenber moting a car with no clutch lol. another with no windcreen or wipers. If seat belts dont work take out the seats lol. take of wiper tape over bolt and switch. as for rear washers they are not a fail even if installed. no rear veiw mirror is a fail so visbility out of rear window is inportant however tape some paper to obscure window. mirror not required.

[Guderian]

Just like to say that if a car is for sale without MOT there is generally a reason. i am sure you will look very closely!

[mowgli]

if you book an mot test at your local place & get written conformation, you can legally drive it there from wherever you buy it from

[7ova]

rear wiper is NOT part of the test it doesnt matter if it works or not or even if the blade is split etc
i am a tester and have been for the past couple of years hope that helps you

aswrally is correct, i'm allso a tester
if you have a rear wiper there or not
and if it works or doesnt work its not part of an mot test.

as for the mirror's if its a car and has three mirrors
(one on each door and one on the windsreen)
you need atleast two complete/undamaged but one of the two has to be
the drivers side mirror.

[Asa-James]

if you book an mot test at your local place & get written conformation, you can legally drive it there from wherever you buy it from

i knew this, but 200-odd miles is a bit of a mickeytake...lol

[Jack]

on a side note, anybody know any MOT testers near Dorset that might grant me a heavily advised MOT if needed...? i've only got to drive it to cheshire
Where abouts in Dorset?


if you book an mot test at your local place & get written conformation, you can legally drive it there from wherever you buy it from
Only if your insurance covers you, and most won't without a valid MOT.

[Asa-James]

Blandford Forum. disnea really matter now, my dad's sorted out a trailer and tow car and has agreed to drive me there to get it!

[George g]

if you book an mot test at your local place & get written conformation, you can legally drive it there from wherever you buy it from

correct

the law stands that without an MOT, Tax or insurance, the car can be driven straight to a pre-booked MOT test and as such you can provide written conformation. still a grey area if you can drive it out of the station without an MOT test if the car fails though.

section 66 under the RTA 1988. area (2) :thumb:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/ukpga_19880052_en_5#pt2-pb5-l1g66

[Jack]

Nope!

Section 66 deals with VED, NOT insurance. Subsection 2 states you can drive to an MOT without VED, but makes no mention of Insurance.

Section 143 deals with insurance, and states in subsection 1:


(1) Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act—

(a) a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act, and

(b) a person must not cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on a road unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that other person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act.

The ONLY time you can drive a private vehicle on the road without insurance is when taking it to a salvage yard for scrap purposes.

[George g]

ah yeh... my bad... :tard:

:thumb:

[Guderian]

On subject of MOT's and insurance cover, it is always worth checking your policy wording. Example- Direct Line's contract states 'thou shalt maintain thy vehicle in a roadworthy condition' It makes no mention of it having a valid VT20 certificate. If you were ever to get caught short it is useful to know this, it is however critical that you pay attention to the major safety issues before driving it - steering,brakes,tyres,lights,suspension & d/shafts.