MOT runs out when away.

Killerseven

scotsman4th wrote: »

Theres no declaration needed and it'll be perfectly legal parked off road.
Remember not to leave the handbrake on though.

Thanks, I will make an appointment for an mot when I get back.

yes I will leave it in first gear handbrake off.

Aretnap

Astronaughtwannabe wrote: »

IIRC, the offence is 'using' a vehicle without an MOT...therefore I suppose an offence is only committed if the vehicle is being 'used', though whether that extends to being parked up?

It does. Pumbien v Vines, summarised here

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/cases/pumb.htm

Astronaughtwannabe

Aretnap wrote: »

It does. Pumbien v Vines, summarised here

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/cases/pumb.htm

Interesting case Aretnap. Good find

photome

Killerseven wrote: »

Thanks, I will make an appointment for an mot when I get back.

yes I will leave it in first gear handbrake off.

Why not get it done before you go, saving the hassle of having to drive it without one (even if it is only to the prebooked MOT) if it fails

arcon5

Aretnap wrote: »

It does. Pumbien v Vines, summarised here

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/cases/pumb.htm

The case you quote involves a vehicle parked on a road, not a driveway