Twiggy Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 https://www.confused.com/on-the-road/maintenance/ensure-you-pass-your-mot-check?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bulletin&utm_source=brandawareness&utm_term=20200629&utm_content=bulletin_-_mot_resume_b# sdkrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 so now us with mot's after august 1st>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, stuboy said: so now us with mot's after august 1st>? Yes, it looks like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mandatory-mot-testing-to-be-reintroduced-from-1-august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 For the numb arses amongst us (me) do the people who received a 6 month exemption still have that exemption even if it takes them passed August 1st? BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Matty said: For the numb arses amongst us (me) do the people who received a 6 month exemption still have that exemption even if it takes them passed August 1st? Yes, if your Mot is due in July you still get six months extension, but if it’s due 2nd August you need to mot it before then. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, richardmorris said: Yes, if your Mot is due in July you get six months extension, but if it’s due 2nd August you need to mot it before then. I think it’s from 1 August. So if your car is due the 1st of August it’ll need a new mot richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Yes, if you have been granted an extension, the extended expiry date still stands. HOWEVER, if you present your vehicle early, and it fails, you do not get the extended expiry. It takes getting some head around, so try this scenario. As I understand it original MOT expiry was 4th May. this was extended until 4th Nov if you were to present the vehicle on the 15th Oct, and it failed, your fekked, your MOT extension has just Vapourised, youv'e not got no mot if you were to present on the 15th Oct and you pass, your new expiry is 4th Nov 2021 Testing Times. The Old Bloke Next Door and theshadow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Not particularly arsed because mine are maintained regardless. Bit of a bad do though, I put 12 months on hers 2 days before they announced the extension and mines due on August the 10th ? barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Isaac Hunt said: Yes, if you have been granted an extension, the extended expiry date still stands. HOWEVER, if you present your vehicle early, and it fails, you do not get the extended expiry. It takes getting some head around, so try this scenario. As I understand it original MOT expiry was 4th May. this was extended until 4th Nov if you were to present the vehicle on the 15th Oct, and it failed, your fekked, your MOT extension has just Vapourised, youv'e not got no mot if you were to present on the 15th Oct and you pass, your new expiry is 4th Nov 2021 Testing Times. The 2cv is now due end of November, x1/9 end of December and Mercedes end of January. Ho hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 i was hoping for an boris extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 The Corsa has a Boris MOT until November. I could have let the Mini fall into one too as it was due on 12th July but because my wife is the main driver I just got it done and thankfully it passed. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 One expiry 22 July, another 25 July, another 6 September... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, richardmorris said: Yes, if your Mot is due in July you still get six months extension, but if it’s due 2nd August you need to mot it before then. Back of the net! One less on the fleet to worry about...Just scraped it... Flat4, theshadow, egg and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Damn, I've got no second chances then! Although bar parking brake imbalances or emissions I'm fairly confident about everything else... Might get a finer toothed comb out prior though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Three of my fleet's mot's expire in July, a saving of £135 in test fees. Intend to sorn the Clio and Volvo about November. Will invest in a set of of winter tyres for the Hippo. theshadow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 That's handy, my Alfa expires on the 29th July! Anyone got 30th or 31st? Going to get it done later in the year though as it's the current daily, probably late October so can do any fixing before the weather turns to shite and my other stuff hasn't been put away for the winter. The Honda Bros hack is the only one I'm going to leave on the full extension as it expires in December but that's OK as it's only a backup and I'm confident it'll pass. Figured it wasn't going to last much longer, the trade et al were bitching about it a month or two ago (usual H & S BS). Only surprised it wasn't 1st July! As Issac says above, if you present a vehicle on extension and it fails, you lose that extra time from that moment. I don't think this fact is widely known by most people. theshadow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I cant get my head around why people WANT an extension. You still need to get it tested six months later with a higher chance of it failing. Short term gain, long term pain. egg, BorniteIdentity, flat4alfa and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 ^^ It kind of depends on how diligent the individual is with their maintenance of their vehicles. If you are, then passing the MoT is no big deal, if you generally let things slide or flat out DGAF then yes, you'll probably suffer but you deserve to TBH as you brought it on yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 18 hours ago, Isaac Hunt said: Yes, if you have been granted an extension, the extended expiry date still stands. HOWEVER, if you present your vehicle early, and it fails, you do not get the extended expiry. It takes getting some head around, so try this scenario. As I understand it original MOT expiry was 4th May. this was extended until 4th Nov if you were to present the vehicle on the 15th Oct, and it failed, your fekked, your MOT extension has just Vapourised, youv'e not got no mot if you were to present on the 15th Oct and you pass, your new expiry is 4th Nov 2021 Testing Times. The gov say that, but this got an extension despite failing it's test pre-Boris MOT: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333635439387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, EssDeeWon said: I cant get my head around why people WANT an extension. You still need to get it tested six months later with a higher chance of it failing. Short term gain, long term pain. Why greater chance of failing? Varies on the amount of miles done (considerably less for many) and how well it's looked after. I have no fear that any of my cars will fail. 6 month extension means 6 months worth free MOT. So £50 test per car means you've saved £25 per car a year. Dick Longbridge and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 57 minutes ago, SiC said: Why greater chance of failing? Varies on the amount of miles done (considerably less for many) and how well it's looked after. I have no fear that any of my cars will fail. 6 month extension means 6 months worth free MOT. So £50 test per car means you've saved £25 per car a year. I agree, 3 of our cars got a Boris mot, all of them will pass I'm sure, they get looked after, I've just done the brakes all round on the pug and the insignia has had tyres and a couple of bulbs, I got the Bini's MOT done even though it had a Boris as it shows the EML occasionally and I can't find the issue and wanted 12 months ticket on it whilst it was staying off as daughter no2 who's car it is is going travelling in 12 months, I'm £75 up, happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I've three cars on the road, one is MOT exempt, the Toledo which passed its last MOT with a clean sheet, one has had an MOT extension already, the Clio and the last, the GSR, will get its extension within the next week. All are roadworthy, the GSR has had quite a bit done to it recently, the Toledo the same and the Clio will be getting timing belt and anything else required in September. Don't really think that means higher chances of failing or long term pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Sons Punto was due on 31st July last year. He left it a couple of days, so it now runs out 2nd August. He thought it was extended, but I just told him it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 6 hours ago, PiperCub said: That's handy, my Alfa expires on the 29th July! Anyone got 30th or 31st? Going to get it done later in the year though as it's the current daily, probably late October so can do any fixing before the weather turns to shite and my other stuff hasn't been put away for the winter. The Honda Bros hack is the only one I'm going to leave on the full extension as it expires in December but that's OK as it's only a backup and I'm confident it'll pass. Figured it wasn't going to last much longer, the trade et al were bitching about it a month or two ago (usual H & S BS). Only surprised it wasn't 1st July! As Issac says above, if you present a vehicle on extension and it fails, you lose that extra time from that moment. I don't think this fact is widely known by most people. 30th July for the 405! Nice one. PiperCub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Let’s be honest. 99% of people who WANT a COVID extension want one for a reason. And that, in a nutshell, is having an adjourned fail or for suspended maintenance. Nobody wants a COVID extension for the good of the road going motorist or for the better of the general population. Which is why it’s good this is closing. (Says the man who’s had three extensions and can glibly make such sweeping statements.) 1% want to shield and not spend an hour at a test station - which is fine if they cease to use their motor vehicle or keep it in fine fettle. EssDeeWon, egg and Banger Kenny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 1:17 PM, EssDeeWon said: I cant get my head around why people WANT an extension. You still need to get it tested six months later with a higher chance of it failing. Short term gain, long term pain. Why would your car fail at 18 months as opposed to 12 months if you look after it and keep it maintained. I am always disappointed if one of my vehicle fails, it tells me I was not thorough enough in my checks. (Granted emissions and brake balance are not easy to check ) I’ve just put two new front tyres on a car in May (socialist distanced mobile fitter) , I don’t have to wait until August to be told. The MOT works to minimum standards, so they would have been pass and advise. I do understand that many folk lack the mechanical ability to maintain a car, but I for sure was grateful of the recent extensions. Fast forward a few months and I think businesses are far more prepared and coravirusaware. In April and May, i didn’t want to go anywhere near a member of the public and I still won’t go near a supermarket. Home delivery for me. An August extension would have been nice (hopefully uk virus infections will be down to an even lower level by then) but i’m A lot more comfortable taking a car in for a test in Aug than I was in April, May, June i think the DVSA and Gov have struck the right balance with Aug 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnotFound Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ugh, I better try and book one then. For a car it's not an issue as so many places but I don't look forward to my annual visit to Luton for my bike one. I'd happily of had a few more months of not seeing it. The staff at the council place there are great but one of the issues in a motorbike is there's no central locking to press as you go through interesting areas. There also a chance Bedfordshire may well follow Leicester looking at Bedford's latest results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Mine is tested ... Just had it done to beat the rush and head banging over the rules . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashband Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 12:13 PM, PiperCub said: That's handy, my Alfa expires on the 29th July! Anyone got 30th or 31st? Going to get it done later in the year though as it's the current daily, probably late October so can do any fixing before the weather turns to shite and my other stuff hasn't been put away for the winter. The Honda Bros hack is the only one I'm going to leave on the full extension as it expires in December but that's OK as it's only a backup and I'm confident it'll pass. Figured it wasn't going to last much longer, the trade et al were bitching about it a month or two ago (usual H & S BS). Only surprised it wasn't 1st July! As Issac says above, if you present a vehicle on extension and it fails, you lose that extra time from that moment. I don't think this fact is widely known by most people. The test on my v70 runs out on the 31 July but I don't see it failing PiperCub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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