Christopher
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Registered: 14th Oct 10
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Hey guys! Was wondering, i bought a new car and swapped insurance from my old car to new one! But my old one needs m.o.t before i sell it! Now ive heard rumors that you can take your car to an m.o.t without insurance?! Is this true??
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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No, you can maybe get away with taking it to get mot'd without a valid mot if you have it booked in
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Christopher
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Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
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So if i book it in i can take it there without being insured?
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colonel_g
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Registered: 11th Jan 09
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no, you need insurance
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tom_simes
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Registered: 12th Jan 05
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No, hence why Adam said 'no'. You can drive it there without an MOT, as long as you've pre-booked the MOT and the car has both tax and insurance.
The only way you can legally get it there is on a trailer.
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Christopher
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quote: Originally posted by tom_simes
No, hence why Adam said 'no'. You can drive it there without an MOT, as long as you've pre-booked the MOT and the car has both tax and insurance.
The only way you can legally get it there is on a trailer.
Alright keep your knickers on! I just didnt understand the way he had worded it!!
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
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Basically No you can't dude.
No Insurance = Heafty fine & points.
He meant if it didn't have M.O.T on the car, you'd be ok as you'd be taking it for it's M.O.T.
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Rob E
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You may be confused with the no tax when going to take the car for an MOT. You have to be insured but providing the garage has you booked in for an MOT, you are allowed to drive directly to the MOT test station with no tax and back to the registered address on the V5. You cant tax a car without a valid MOT certificate
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tom_simes
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quote: Originally posted by CaRrBoNn
quote: Originally posted by tom_simes
No, hence why Adam said 'no'. You can drive it there without an MOT, as long as you've pre-booked the MOT and the car has both tax and insurance.
The only way you can legally get it there is on a trailer.
Alright keep your knickers on! I just didnt understand the way he had worded it!!
I don't wear knickers mate.
I only tried to help you by telling you what you can do legally, so there was no need for the moaning tbf.
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mar_cus
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quote: Originally posted by Rob E
You may be confused with the no tax when going to take the car for an MOT. You have to be insured but providing the garage has you booked in for an MOT, you are allowed to drive directly to the MOT test station with no tax and back to the registered address on the V5. You cant tax a car without a valid MOT certificate
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Christopher
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Thanks marcus! Thats all i took!
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M2RTY
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quote: Originally posted by mar_cus
quote: Originally posted by Rob E
You may be confused with the no tax when going to take the car for an MOT. You have to be insured but providing the garage has you booked in for an MOT, you are allowed to drive directly to the MOT test station with no tax and back to the registered address on the V5. You cant tax a car without a valid MOT certificate
almost true
without tax, you can not drive it anywhere after the MOT is passed. but driving to the mot is fine
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Christopher
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He didnt say you could drive it anywhere after the mot??
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mossy_1991
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Registered: 26th Jan 08
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Possibly ask a garage if they could collect the car with trade plates. as they would be on a trades insurance so can drive your car with ur permission. This mite cost a bit extra tho.
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ecclesturbo
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Registered: 6th Jan 08
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quote: Originally posted by mossy_1991
Possibly ask a garage if they could collect the car with trade plates. as they would be on a trades insurance so can drive your car with ur permission. This mite cost a bit extra tho.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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The guys next door do this for £40 extra
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
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Or use day insurance.
I insured a 1.6 Astra Club last year for the day for £16.50.
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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this:
http://www.misfuelling-insurancecover.co.uk/policydetails/mot_test_insurance
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