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[Kate]

Well I took it for the MOT today.

It failed as expected on the idler, ABS and some welding behind the front off side wheel. Serek is busy so I got a quote for £265 which is all the money I have at the moment. I've booked it in for next Wednesday.

The mechanic said they should hook the computer up really to check the ABS but they charge £45 so I couldn't afford the extra. Knowing my luck they will replace the ABS and it will be a speed sensor at fault.

[Crazycarzowner]

Hi all, Nige PM'd me re. this & this is the reply I gave

 Basically what it says on VOSA, I've queried this in the past with them. If the previous MOT is still valid you can still drive it, although have an RTC which results in a serious or fatal, the vehicle will be seized anyway & fully examined by VOSA.

There is no legislation for it at the moment, and I'd have thought they'd close this loophole, but it seems not. at the scene of any serious or fatal cars are inspected at the scene and usually seized for inspection.
The ticket for no MOT is not endorsable anyway, however the fine has increased to £100.

Little bit more to add -

On PNC it will show when the current MOT will expire.

It is a VERY grey area, just think how many vehicles are on the road with 1 (or more) lights out, they wouldn't pass an MOT, yet they aren't taken off the road. It is an annual test to check the condition of the vehicle, BUT you are soley responsible for maintenance standards regardless. 

[Kate]

Thanks Jason.

So I'm not likely to get stopped before Sunday then?

[05omegav6]

Thanks Jason.

So I'm not likely to get stopped before Sunday then?

Not if you don't tell everyone on tinterweb