MOT Time!!
#1 MOT Time!!
Just had a full service and gearbox oil change done, and although my car is now MOT exempt, I thought it would be good practice to still have it done, result? 1 advisory of slight play in front wheel bearing.
Well happy with that, and the car runs like a dream!
Well happy with that, and the car runs like a dream!
John
S3 2+2 1971
Aston V8 Vantage 2006
Caterham Supersprint 1.7 1989
Jeep Wrangler TJ
S3 2+2 1971
Aston V8 Vantage 2006
Caterham Supersprint 1.7 1989
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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#2 Re: MOT Time!!
Hooray...
Just so others are aware....although vehicles over 40 years old are exempt (with some exceptions I know) they are not automatically exempt. My understanding is that when the tax is due you can choose to declare an exemption where permitted. If you choose not to declare the exemption your car still needs an MOT and if you drive it on the road with no MOT and have not ticked the exemption box you can be stopped....or so I understand....others may know different...
Just so others are aware....although vehicles over 40 years old are exempt (with some exceptions I know) they are not automatically exempt. My understanding is that when the tax is due you can choose to declare an exemption where permitted. If you choose not to declare the exemption your car still needs an MOT and if you drive it on the road with no MOT and have not ticked the exemption box you can be stopped....or so I understand....others may know different...
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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#3 Re: MOT Time!!
Speaking with DVLA about my tax renewal I was told you don't declare it until you've decided not to have an MOT. So when the MOT is due later this year, if I decide not to MOT then next June when the tax is due it will automatically register that the car does not have an MOT.
Sorry, not the clearest of wordings but hope that helps for those who go the no MOT route
Geoff
Sorry, not the clearest of wordings but hope that helps for those who go the no MOT route
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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#4 Re: MOT Time!!
Well, my MOT was due about three weeks before the exemption came into effect, so I simply waited 'till that date then applied for a (free) road tax.
It all went through with no problem with the site declaring that my car did not require an MOT.
I didn't have to declare that I was or wasn't going to MOT the car .....
It all went through with no problem with the site declaring that my car did not require an MOT.
I didn't have to declare that I was or wasn't going to MOT the car .....
Paul
1972 S3 OTS, 32k mls, a survivor.
1972 S3 OTS, 32k mls, a survivor.
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#5 Re: MOT Time!!
Interesting....mine is up at the end of July although I will get an MOT done anyway...
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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#6 Re: MOT Time!!
Hi Julian
My understanding was that you have to declare the car as tax free when it turns 40. Once you have done that you get the usual renewal form, which you have to renew, but it costs nothing. The MOT is, as far as i understand not linked and completely voluntary, you choose to do or not to do - to quote a more famous writer than me
John
My understanding was that you have to declare the car as tax free when it turns 40. Once you have done that you get the usual renewal form, which you have to renew, but it costs nothing. The MOT is, as far as i understand not linked and completely voluntary, you choose to do or not to do - to quote a more famous writer than me
John
1969 S2 OTS
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#7 Re: MOT Time!!
My car is way past 40....56 last birthday... been tax free since i had it....so I guess I presume now that it is already automatically exempt I will have an mot anyway...already have a booking with my garage man...
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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1966 MGB....fab little car too
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#8 Re: MOT Time!!
Since the volentry mot rules changed last month the next time you renew your tax on line you will be asked do you want to be exempt from mot........so if you wish you can declare it exempt......if your mot renewal is befor your tax renewal it is your choice to have an mot or not.....all the details are on the DVLA website... Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#9 Re: MOT Time!!
Steve
Ok, I stand corrected My MOT and tax came up in March so it wasn't a question.
John
Ok, I stand corrected My MOT and tax came up in March so it wasn't a question.
John
1969 S2 OTS
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