MoT Test & Number Plates - Page 3

ragitty · 3rd November 2007, 20:59

I have the same problem tatts, my plates are illegal in so far as, no "bs code" no "company name and post code" although I have the euro emblem displayed this is above a rover badge which is apparently a no no.

So when my m.o.t. is due I will have to swop my plates for the duration of the test.

stocktake · 3rd November 2007, 21:07

I think I am correct is saying that these new regulations do not apply to cars registered prior to a certain date? (2001 IIRC from previous posts)

Greeners · 3rd November 2007, 21:09

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Originally Posted by stocktake

I think I am correct is saying that these new regulations do not apply to cars registered prior to a certain date? (2001 IIRC from previous posts)

That is correct, my wifes car has plan plates from new and these don't need changing.

Tatts · 9th November 2007, 13:11

Thought I'd update this.

The ZT sailed through the test with the plates fitted as shown in the photo on Page 1. I had my Driving Licence & V5 with me, incase I needed to get a new set because I thought they do not meet the new regulations.

Once I had the pass certificate in my hand, I spoke to the tester & asked him about the new regulations concerning number plates.

He said that they apply to plates newly made, not to plates already fitted. So, if you buy a new set then they will have to have the BS Number & Company name, but if you have an old set, they you're ok, as long as the spacing & font meets current requirements.

This contradicts what I was told by another tester this morning, but maybe we mis-understood each other. I'm not complaining!

JohnDotCom · 9th November 2007, 13:23

If the MOT people find out that is how he is interpretation the new regulations, he Will soon loose his tester certificate and end up in trouble.
Well done with getting yours through though.
The new Regs. clearly state any car registered after 2001 must have the new Legal plates fitted, simple as that.

Paranoid Carlos · 9th November 2007, 13:23

Mines booked in for an MOT next monday went down for a chat this morning, my guy (who has passed all my cars for the last 16 years first time) told me he's having to be zero tolerant on letters and spacing so I have got to swop mine over the weekend

3rd November 2007, 20:59	#21
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the same problem tatts, my plates are illegal in so far as, no "bs code" no "company name and post code" although I have the euro emblem displayed this is above a rover badge which is apparently a no no. So when my m.o.t. is due I will have to swop my plates for the duration of the test. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

3rd November 2007, 21:07	#22
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,600 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I think I am correct is saying that these new regulations do not apply to cars registered prior to a certain date? (2001 IIRC from previous posts) __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

9th November 2007, 13:11	#24
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Thought I'd update this. The ZT sailed through the test with the plates fitted as shown in the photo on Page 1. I had my Driving Licence & V5 with me, incase I needed to get a new set because I thought they do not meet the new regulations. Once I had the pass certificate in my hand, I spoke to the tester & asked him about the new regulations concerning number plates. He said that they apply to plates newly made, not to plates already fitted. So, if you buy a new set then they will have to have the BS Number & Company name, but if you have an old set, they you're ok, as long as the spacing & font meets current requirements. This contradicts what I was told by another tester this morning, but maybe we mis-understood each other. I'm not complaining! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

9th November 2007, 13:23	#26
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mines booked in for an MOT next monday went down for a chat this morning, my guy (who has passed all my cars for the last 16 years first time) told me he's having to be zero tolerant on letters and spacing so I have got to swop mine over the weekend __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th November 2007, 13:23	#25
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If the MOT people find out that is how he is interpretation the new regulations, he Will soon loose his tester certificate and end up in trouble. Well done with getting yours through though. The new Regs. clearly state any car registered after 2001 must have the new Legal plates fitted, simple as that.