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[henryd]

Also mentions a £2500 fine if driving an unroadworthy vehicle and get stopped, I think this is aimed at folk who are isolating because of health, test stations are still open but have been instructed not to print certificates to avoid cross contamination

[sticka_v8_init]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-52020638

6 month MOT extension if MOT is due after 30th March

[Rangie]

Be interesting to see if the Insurance companies make an announcement about this, or use it against you if you're unfortunate to make a claim.

[scimmy_man]

Our Freelander runs out this weekend, I forgot,
rang the mot place yesterday lunchtime, "bring it in in an hour"
he tested it while I put the kettle on for everyone and made coffees, car passed.

says he is quiet.

[dave the builder]

Be interesting to see if the Insurance companies make an announcement about this, or use it against you if you're unfortunate to make a claim.

my thoughts exactly 

plus half the cars on the road with a current MOT have bad tyres,lights out,broken springs etc etc
so not "roadworthy" as per the requirement
so if the Government want all cars on the road actually roadworthy ,that is a massive strain to put on garages right now   

[STEMO]

BBC:

The Department of Transport said the move won't hit any insurance claims during the period because they will be effectively extending MOT certificate meaning they will remain valid for insurance purposes.
The new law will be introduced on 30 March when it will come into immediate effect for 12 months.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I thought that this would get analysed to the Nth degree. 

[dave the builder]

yep
so the insurance assessors role will be to go over the car with a fine tooth comb and find anything to prove the car was being driven in an "un-roadworthy condition"   
no screen wash, number plate bulb out ,serious stuff 

[STEMO]

I don't think so, I think insurance companies will play the game just like everyone else. They should still make shed loads of cash, because folk will still pay their premiums and there will be far fewer cars on the road.
We've had one member leave because of people's fatalistic attitude, it gets a bit boring after a while.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-52020638

6 month MOT extension if MOT is due after 30th March

My MOT  runs out on the 14th April but I am due to take it in today at four.

Best to cancel for 6 months free MOT?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Just called the MOT test centre.

Apparently I am now covered to 14th October 2020. Crazy times we live in. Saved forty quid.

Signum in excellent order so no worries there.

[dave the builder]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-52020638

6 month MOT extension if MOT is due after 30th March

My MOT  runs out on the 14th April but I am due to take it in today at four.

Best to cancel for 6 months free MOT?

depends how you feel about it, as to how safe your car is  , and if there is a MOT cancellation charge
if you want to keep journeys to a minimum ,you could leave it
the tester may have a cough ,you might have covid 19 and feel fine 
but you just replied anyway 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-52020638

6 month MOT extension if MOT is due after 30th March

My MOT  runs out on the 14th April but I am due to take it in today at four.

Best to cancel for 6 months free MOT?

depends how you feel about it, as to how safe your car is  , and if there is a MOT cancellation charge
if you want to keep journeys to a minimum ,you could leave it
the tester may have a cough ,you might have covid 19 and feel fine 
but you just replied anyway 

This move must be manner from heaven for people who own a wreck that has no chance of passing the test.......and I hope I don't meet them on the road.

The Signum is is good order though so I'm happy to exploit the opportunity.

[Rangie]

Don't know why people leave it to the very last minute anyway I always put ours in as soon as possible but hey that's commonsense.

[neil74]

Took mine in today and it passed...