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The Doc - 16/9/07 at 06:53 AM

Is it the case that the car is classed as 'new' irrespective of age related plate (which implies used parts).

Can they/do they ever require an MOT?

Ta

Mike

Mal - 16/9/07 at 07:16 AM

My understanding is that all cars require an MOT 3 years from the date of registration.
My car passed its SVA test this time last year and has a Q number. I have had a tax renewal form from the DVLA and this requires an MOT to be presented to re-tax the car. I know from other posts that this is hotly contested and should not be the case.

Mal.

nitram38 - 16/9/07 at 07:53 AM

No MOT required for 3 years from first reg.
If the post office give you gip, then buy your tax online. It worked for me.
Don't be tempted for a post sva MOT as this will mean needing one every year after.

mad4x4 - 16/9/07 at 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by The Doc
Is it the case that the car is classed as 'new' irrespective of age related plate (which implies used parts).

Can they/do they ever require an MOT?

Ta

Mike


I SVA'd my Car last year and the SVA is above the MOT (MOT on Steriods).

I now don;t need an MOT for 3 Years.

However if you MOT you car " to check for SVA" then you enter the MOT system and need to do it every year.

Car got an age related plate.

The Doc - 17/9/07 at 08:41 PM

Went to the local DVLA today to check out the reqs. for registration. Seems that they reckon no MOT at outset but then MOT required a year hence. This suggests to me that they view the SVA as the first year's MOT.

I wonder what the legal implicatons are insurance wise etc. if one were to avoid the MOT for three years regardless? Tax online etc.

Just a thought

By the way that's for age related and therefore x amount of the vehicle from specified donor.

Mike

RoadkillUK - 17/9/07 at 11:06 PM

Our first MOT is due in about 5 days time, 3 years since SVA, no problems at all with the road tax every 6 months. Although not had an insurance claim.

Driving on an old S (78) plate.