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MOT 6 month extension
« on: 01 April 2020, 21:23:29 »
Does the free 6 month extension to MOT's still apply if you sell your car?

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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #1 on: 01 April 2020, 21:25:36 »
I want to sell my old Citroen estate car but I'm not sure what to do as the test is due this month. Will I still be allowed to get it tested?
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #2 on: 01 April 2020, 21:36:52 »
Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #3 on: 01 April 2020, 21:42:16 »
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #4 on: 01 April 2020, 21:43:20 »
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #5 on: 01 April 2020, 22:01:53 »
In the end, it's up to you. If mine needed an mot and I was thinking of selling it, I would get it done. You may think differently.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2020, 22:05:35 »
Unlike the VED the MoT doesn't expire with the sale of a car,so the extension should still apply to the vehicle even if sold.If you're selling it though[and even if keeping it]for peace of mind I think it would be better to get it Mot'd.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2020, 22:08:33 »
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2020, 21:36:52
Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.
Lucky you. I could get parts last week, I cannot this week.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #8 on: 01 April 2020, 22:16:01 »
Probably not the best time to sell a car...  :-\

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #9 on: 01 April 2020, 22:32:23 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 April 2020, 22:16:01
Probably not the best time to sell a car...  :-\

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.

In the current climate (hard to find buyers due to travel restrictions and some people being financially strapped) I reckon you'll be lucky to shift an old French car with 1 month's mot for much over scrap value.

Look at it from the buyer's point of view, if mot stations are open but you're relying on the extension, there are only 2 likely explanations. 1 you don't think it will pass, 2 you don't want to spend the money. 1 is obviously an issue, 2 would say to me that you haven't spent money on maintenance. Either way I wouldn't be buying.

There are plenty of cars out there wil long MOTs at under £500 so what would you realistically expect to get for one with no MOT? £1-200? If that's the case then I'd weigh it in for scrap and save yourself the trouble of having to deal with the costs and people involved in selling it.  :y
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #10 on: 01 April 2020, 23:42:41 »
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 April 2020, 22:32:23
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 April 2020, 22:16:01
Probably not the best time to sell a car...  :-\

Probably okay if sold locally. But how would someone travel 50-200 miles to see/buy a car be classed as essential. Even though owning a car is essential. Probably a grey area.

In the current climate (hard to find buyers due to travel restrictions and some people being financially strapped) I reckon you'll be lucky to shift an old French car with 1 month's mot for much over scrap value.

Look at it from the buyer's point of view, if mot stations are open but you're relying on the extension, there are only 2 likely explanations. 1 you don't think it will pass, 2 you don't want to spend the money. 1 is obviously an issue, 2 would say to me that you haven't spent money on maintenance. Either way I wouldn't be buying.

There are plenty of cars out there wil long MOTs at under £500 so what would you realistically expect to get for one with no MOT? £1-200? If that's the case then I'd weigh it in for scrap and save yourself the trouble of having to deal with the costs and people involved in selling it.  :y

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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #11 on: 02 April 2020, 00:19:12 »
How much would I get for scrap? It's a C5.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #12 on: 02 April 2020, 05:31:23 »
Plenty of scrap websites will give you a quote.

Got quoted £174 for a dead Merc S Class earlier this week ;D
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #13 on: 02 April 2020, 10:44:43 »
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2020, 21:36:52
Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.
Things have changed this morning. The garage was shuttered when I drove past.
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Re: MOT 6 month extension
« Reply #14 on: 02 April 2020, 13:47:52 »
Quote from: STEMO on 02 April 2020, 10:44:43
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2020, 21:36:52
Most of the folk on here have had no problems getting their cars tested, Kate. The local garage here is still open and I see parts companies still delivering.
Things have changed this morning. The garage was shuttered when I drove past.

See. There you go again. Giving young girls false hope. You cad. ::)
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