MOTs allowed?

tourer · 1st November 2020, 22:16

Hi.
Does anyone know if MOTs are allowed after the new lockdown starts?
I have an MOT booked for Monday the 9th.

Arctic · 1st November 2020, 23:27

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Originally Posted by tourer

Hi.
Does anyone know if MOTs are allowed after the new lockdown starts?
I have an MOT booked for Monday the 9th.

Hi Melvyn.
I would imagine you can still get your car booked in for a MOT while the mini lock down occurs, your best bet would be to phone up the place you intend to use they will give you the full information.

Therefore my answer is i don't know which is as much use as a chocolate fire guard.

tourer · 2nd November 2020, 08:01

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Melvyn.
I would imagine you can still get your car booked in for a MOT while the mini lock down occurs, your best bet would be to phone up the place you intend to use they will give you the full information.

Therefore my answer is i don't know which is as much use as a chocolate fire guard.

Many thanks for that concise response. I think.

steve-45 · 2nd November 2020, 08:05

MOT stations were allowed to open during the last lockdown, but a lot closed as people were afraid to go out. The MOT station I use stayed open but with only one tester instead of the normal 3 due to lack of business.

Also November and December will be busy months due to all those 6 month deferred tests.

torque2me · 2nd November 2020, 09:30

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Originally Posted by steve-45

MOT stations were allowed to open during the last lockdown, but a lot closed as people were afraid to go out. The MOT station I use stayed open but with only one tester instead of the normal 3 due to lack of business.

Also November and December will be busy months due to all those 6 month deferred tests.

Of which I am one......4th to be precise!

Kev

Retap · 2nd November 2020, 09:47

Deferred also making the most of the extra 6 months but there are weeks left rather than months now. I spoke with an mot test station last month and was told its unlikely they will close MOT tester down next lockdown, was told it just causes to much trouble.

Then think about how "essential workers" will keep there transport on the road to do all that essential work they do.

Its making me twitchy for sure but i to really dont know haha.

SCP440 · 2nd November 2020, 10:14

I have just booked an MOT for the wifes car for two weeks time, he reckons he is going to stay open if he is allowed too.

picky747 · 2nd November 2020, 10:16

Lucky to get mine in last week and it was a pass!

tourer · 2nd November 2020, 10:18

Thanks for all the opinions.
I already have an appointment but will check with them at the end of the week.

ryszard · 2nd November 2020, 17:49

Hi,I also have mine booked for the 9th and my motorbike for the 10th.Phoned the garage up this morning and they said unless Boris says they must shutdownn they will be open.Rehards Ry......

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