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Andy B

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MOTs to remain as they are
« on: 01 February 2012, 12:24:03 »
Looks like we'll be keeping our annual MOT  :y  :y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16831793
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2012, 12:32:47 »
Good... Too many people only have the car looked at when it's MOT time and it scares me! :y :y
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2012, 12:46:16 »
I have never understood the reason for no MOT until the vehicle is 3 years old. I remember going to a renault 5 van that was 2 years and 11 months old with 98,000 miles on it and it had never been to a garage.  :o
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Re: MOTs to reamin as they are
« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2012, 13:16:04 »
Good - it hightlighted my horn didn't work.  As you can tell, I never use it.  Surprised that Mrs "Road Rage" TheBoy hadn't noticed though :o
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #4 on: 01 February 2012, 13:41:45 »
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 February 2012, 12:32:47
Good... Too many people only have the car looked at when it's MOT time and it scares me! :y :y

Agreed,God knows what state some of them would be in after 2 years
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2012, 18:00:44 »
so why was the idea ever entertained in the first place. (and save a few quid on the inquiry) :(

ive seen a few motors over the last 12 months which have not had a stamp or anything else since 2007
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #6 on: 01 February 2012, 18:57:11 »
Quote from: tidla on 01 February 2012, 18:00:44
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ive seen a few motors over the last 12 months which have not had a stamp or anything else since 2007

Mine hasn't had a stamp since 2003!  ::) ::) Had lots something else though  ;) ;) ;)
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #7 on: 01 February 2012, 19:04:41 »
Quote from: tidla on 01 February 2012, 18:00:44
so why was the idea ever entertained in the first place. (and save a few quid on the inquiry) :(

ive seen a few motors over the last 12 months which have not had a stamp or anything else since 2007

The reaon I heard was that it was to bring us into line with several other EU countries - no big surprise there. ::)
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« Reply #8 on: 01 February 2012, 20:04:44 »
A "longer" period between mot's...?  Madness.  :o


Every 6months for tyes and lights IMO. Simple checks but people simply dont bother...And a more thorough than current check every year.
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #9 on: 01 February 2012, 20:18:00 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 20:04:44
And a more thorough than current check every year.
What? Like checking air fresheners?

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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #10 on: 01 February 2012, 20:34:33 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 20:04:44
A "longer" period between mot's...?  Madness.  :o


Every 6months for tyes and lights IMO. Simple checks but people simply dont bother...And a more thorough than current check every year.

And horns, don't forget horns.
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Re: MOTs to remain as they are
« Reply #11 on: 01 February 2012, 20:35:23 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 February 2012, 20:34:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 20:04:44
A "longer" period between mot's...?  Madness.  :o


Every 6months for tyes and lights IMO. Simple checks but people simply dont bother...And a more thorough than current check every year.

And horns, don't forget horns.
You're on a friggin hiding to nothing as well  >:(
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