Cancellation List For Mot In Franklin
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If you go for the MOT before the old one runs out, and it fails, you can still legally drive it home, unless the tester says it is unsafe to do so.
Yes, you can drive a car to a pre-booked MOT test without a valid MOT certificate, even if it is on SORN and doesn't have car tax. The vehicle must have insurance and you should check the policy is valid for driving without an MOT, as some insurers may not cover vehicles under these circumstances.
You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date. If your MOT runs out on 15 May, the earliest you can get an MOT to keep the same renewal date for next year is 16 April.
If you get to within 10 days of the expiry date of your tax and you have been unable to secure an MOT appointment or your tax has expired, fill in the short notice appointment request form(external link opens in a new window / tab) . You will need to give the following information: vehicle registration number.
Is there ever a time I can drive without an MOT? The simple answer is, no, it's illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can't drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre.
Many drivers still think that getting an MOT is not a major concern. Some are even under the impression that it is fine to do the test a few months past due when it really isn't. There is NO MOT grace period!
MOT Renewals You can only renew your MOT one month before the expiry date which essentially gives you a 13-month MOT but you need to make sure all faults are repaired. In the case of a late MOT, you can legally drive your vehicle without an MOT if you are travelling to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Contrary to popular belief, there's no grace period for renewing lapsed MOT certificates. Driving with an expired MOT certificate is illegal and can result in fines and legal penalties. The only exception is if you are on your way to a pre-booked MOT retest or garage repair appointment.
