Sell with or with out MOT?

mikey72

JazzyJames wrote: »

Incorrect, if your vehicle fails an MOT at whatever stage whilst it has a current MOT, the current MOT immediately expires, however this is not recorded on the DVLA computer as being a failed car.

James

No, the MOT still stands and the database will report it as having a current valid MOT, but it will also state that further results are available, an will record the newer fail if you look.
But it's still a legal MOT pass, so not withstanding the tyres etc, it can still be driven on the road, without a re-test.

benham3160

JazzyJames wrote: »

Incorrect, if your vehicle fails an MOT at whatever stage whilst it has a current MOT, the current MOT immediately expires, however this is not recorded on the DVLA computer as being a failed car.

James

Intriguing?

Firstly, the "DVLA" computer doesn't keep record of MOT status, the MOT is nothing to do with the DVLA, VOSA are concerned with the MOT.

Do you have something to back your statement up?

Regards,
Andy

Kilty_2

JazzyJames wrote: »

Incorrect, if your vehicle fails an MOT at whatever stage whilst it has a current MOT, the current MOT immediately expires, however this is not recorded on the DVLA computer as being a failed car.

James

Incorrect - it does not state this anywhere on a failure notice.

benham3160

If you want to be really picky, the pieces of paper (Green "Pass", Yellow "Advise", and Red "Fail") are no longer technically regarded as certificates anyway, they are now refered to as an "MOT Receipt" which is an assurance your details have been logged on to VOSA's computer. I believe the "Seven Day Wonder" no longer includes an MOT "certificate".

Anyway, an MOT (Class IV) can only be revoked under instances the vehicle is subject to a "total loss" claim by an insurers, other than that, it is deemed roadsafe by VOSA for the length of the previous pass. However if you knowingly drive a vehicle with defects, this is a whole other can of worms.

Regards,
Andy

missile

IMHO it's a no brainer = get the skoda repaired.

cyclonebri1

benham3160 wrote: »

If you want to be really picky, the pieces of paper (Green "Pass", Yellow "Advise", and Red "Fail") are no longer technically regarded as certificates anyway, they are now refered to as an "MOT Receipt" which is an assurance your details have been logged on to VOSA's computer. I believe the "Seven Day Wonder" no longer includes an MOT "certificate".

Anyway, an MOT (Class IV) can only be revoked under instances the vehicle is subject to a "total loss" claim by an insurers, other than that, it is deemed roadsafe by VOSA for the length of the previous pass. However if you knowingly drive a vehicle with defects, this is a whole other can of worms.

Regards,
Andy

This is the whole issue, something such as tyres that are down through the rubber, through the canvas and partly through the steel braiding, should invalidate the MOT IMHO, although it doesn't.

Again, driving or selling a car in this condition, now you clearly have it pointed out for you is effectively criminal.

Get it fixed, back to the same garage for it's MOT, spend a bit of elbow grease on the interior then sell.

fat-pudding

Actually, MOT is still valid *but* the car is illegal to use on the road according to "The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986" as the tyres are illegal.

BTW, get it fixed.

cyclonebri1

fat-pudding wrote: »

Actually, MOT is still valid *but* the car is illegal to use on the road according to "The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986" as the tyres are illegal.

BTW, get it fixed.

As said twice above.

mrbadexample

benham3160 wrote: »

Do you have something to back your statement up?

I'm betting on...ermm...:think:...no!

Rolandtheroadie

Back in the old days (dont know if it's still the same) but the MOT tester would put on the fail sheet that in his opinion the vehicle was unsafe to drive? Was there a tick box and room to put a reason?