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23-06-08, 09:55 PM
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1st MOT...
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23-06-08, 10:32 PM
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Does the MOT have to be done by a certain date each year? Ive forgotten about mine and think its a week over?!
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24-06-08, 07:23 AM
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As expected then Alan!
Mattie, these days there is no benefit to getting it done early unless you know 100% that it will pass. The problem is, if you put your car in early for its MOT and it fails, then the live system is updated as such and your remaining days of current MOT will be void. Best to leave it as late as possible, or on the day in question.
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24-06-08, 05:36 PM
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The wifes MG ZR passed this morning too. Only advisories on tyres but to be fair they are the original Mitchelin Pilots its had on since new being an 02 plate.
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Originally Posted by stamford
As expected then Alan!
Mattie, these days there is no benefit to getting it done early unless you know 100% that it will pass. The problem is, if you put your car in early for its MOT and it fails, then the live system is updated as such and your remaining days of current MOT will be void. Best to leave it as late as possible, or on the day in question.
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Not true mate. Was told this too but checked it out with VOSA and its an urban Myth thank goodness as my ZS failed its mot 2 weeks early. Checked on the VOSA site and it flags up that there was a recent failure but shows your MOT is still Valid.
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24-06-08, 07:17 PM
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Not true mate. Was told this too but checked it out with VOSA and its an urban Myth thank goodness as my ZS failed its mot 2 weeks early. Checked on the VOSA site and it flags up that there was a recent failure but shows your MOT is still Valid.
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Interesting that, I was told by my local village garage that if it failed it would be instant regardless if it had a few days or couple of weeks still valid.
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24-06-08, 09:53 AM
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Yeah... has to be done on/by the cars 4th 'birthday', and every year thereafter.
If it's a week over then you effectively have no insurance.
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24-06-08, 10:10 AM
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Kathy's jeep went in this morning, passed again, *phew* at least I only have my girl's car to do now and not two!
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24-06-08, 10:18 AM
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Nice one...
The only thing i had to do (in a panic - 10 mins before the test) was change a number plate bulb. Total cost of all the 'fixing' / preperation was <£30.
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" People in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause people. Drive only with proper protection."
" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
GPS - Because guys don't know how to ask directions
MG ZS 180
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2.7L V6 EcoBoost Ford F150 4x4
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24-06-08, 10:29 AM
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I got a letter the other day saying that my ZS needed its first MOT in July, but it was registered in March 06, this cant be right can it? I thought it was 3 years?
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24-06-08, 11:11 AM
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I got a letter the other day saying that my ZS needed its first MOT in July, but it was registered in March 06, this cant be right can it? I thought it was 3 years?
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Don't think it can be TBH. March '09 if it's 3 years for you folks. I know it's 4 for us 'Islanders'.
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" People in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause people. Drive only with proper protection."
" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
GPS - Because guys don't know how to ask directions
MG ZS 180
3.5L V6 Ford Taurus
2.7L V6 EcoBoost Ford F150 4x4
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