oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 It seems to me that most MVs bigger than a jeep are exempt from an mot. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this or is it something that is accepted as fact but no one knows why :?: because everyone that I've asked hasn't got a clue. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I rang DVLA and asked them what the requirements were for having an MOT exempt vehicle. They sent me a wad of booklets & forms etc which are fairly easy to understand . If you have a vehicle MOTd once then it has to be done everyyear there after, whereas if it has never been MOTd then don't start unless you want trouble further down the line.. I just get a form from the post office & hand it over when I get the tax, i'll look to see what it is for tomorrow. There are silly things like as long as it is before 1960 & you are not going to tow a trailer etc & the size & weight. Ring DVLa & they are really helpful. cheers berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks for that Berni It's not something that I have to worry about at the moment as I just have the jeep, I'm just interested to know the nuts & bolts of the matter. I like to dream that one day it may be something I have to think about. WC52 here I come.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 nobody JUST has a Jeep. :lol: :lol: The jeep has you :shock: cheers Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yes, but I'm mot exempt. Although I probably shouldn't be the amount of screws I've got loose :!: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yes, but I'm mot exempt. Although I probably shouldn't be the amount of screws I've got loose :!: :lol: lmfao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yea thanks Jack, your'e not supposed to agree with me............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yes, but I'm mot exempt. Although I probably shouldn't be the amount of screws I've got loose :!: :lol: lmfao So you yourself wont be legal to pull a trailer either then!!! :lol: Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 But do you start ok first thing in the mornings.......... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 The thought of a 50 mm ball hitch brings tears to the eyes!!!!!! Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have found it strange that I can own a 5 ton GMC and not to have any one from the Ministry to look over it. Think about it, you have a 60 year + vehicle and no one cares about how well maintained the brakes are, where is the cut of point of a good truck and a rotten one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 ......, where is the cut of point of a good truck and a rotten one? The cut off point is soon realised when the Man from the Ministry 'pulls' you for a road side spot inspection. Deep Deep Do Do if it ain't up to scratch. Its the committment you make and the concession they offer for NOT demanding an MOT/PLATING TEST. Abuse it and get caught with a dodgy vehicle and it's 'Throw the book at you time'. In March I was asked to present my 352 at the Ministry testing station, all routine stuff, I kept the appointment time and two very nice young men spent nearly a whole hour talking WW2. When I dared to ask if we could get on with the inspection, as I was running late for a meeting, one quickly kicked two tyres, said it was a real treat to see something unusual, offered his condolences about the fuel economy, and said all was in order and I could go. His only interest seemed to be matching engine and chassis number to the log book. Very nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 So you yourself wont be legal to pull a trailer either then!!! :lol: Tim(1) My pulling days are long gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 The thought of a 50 mm ball hitch brings tears to the eyes!!!!!! Tim(1) You should try a pintle hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 But do you start ok first thing in the mornings.......... :oops: Well you know how it is- cough & splutter a bit, but after a bit of turning over I manage to get going :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 is this a safe place for a lady to be :shock: cheers berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Why's that then Berni :?: We were only discussing the relative merits of various types of towing attachment :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 it was where you were attaching them to that i was worried about :wink: cheers berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I claim exemption annually under Regulation 30 on form V112G/R that it was first used before 1/1/60 being used unladen weighing over 3 tonnes (or is it 3.5?). They will not put it on the V5 as the use may change. Use V112G/R not V112G. Or you could go for Reg 36 & be a registered playbus or Reg 21 as a vehicle used solely for funerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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