ditchman Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 A new so called "report" out today...has said that MOT's do not serve any purpose in reducing accidents.............. these "reports" must be written by people of an age that do not remember what it was like before the MOT test..................i remember being driven to kings lynn on a winters morning in an old ford popular where you could see the road between your feet and for heating there was a parafeen heater tied (for safety) to the back seat.............. the sun must be going to peoples heads in Westminster................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 You didn’t change your tyres until you could see the canvas showing through . What a load of none sense. We would be able to have mole grip steering wheels . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 The MOT isn't perfect - it is only really valid on the day of issue, but I don't see scrapping it as a better option. I do think it has become obsessed with fine detail rather than ensuring vehicles are roadworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 That would lead to 1 in 5 cars having NO bloomin lights at all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 It's proably got something to do with all the countless vehicles on our roads without MOTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Don't worry, all the unroadworthy cars will be instantly picked up, along with the mobile phone users and speeders by our ever-present traffic police together with the porcine aviators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 As one who ferries the Grand children around, to me it makes sense that an independent pair of eyes has examined my cars once a year and they are then brought to a minimum road worthy standard (that`s what the test is for) even though the test is only valid for the day it`s examined. I am sure that most of us right thinking people will get their cars/trucks repaired as soon as some thing like a strange noise occurs. Just because a car dose not have a current MOT certificate dosent necessarily make it unroadworthy, mine went through with no faults, in spite of the uprated MOT testing in May. Also makes it easier for the ANPR system to log that these vehicles have been on the road, with postal fines following. You would think our Lords and Masters have nothing better to do than interfere with a system that generates them monies when they are strapped for cash. Is this a smoke and mirrors ploy to hide some more even worse news? Nothings perfect, except the other half as shes always telling me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I put new wings and sills on my austin worsley in1967 didnt put seats back in it sat on a milk crate i drove up to mot garage asked him to check it all out before i put carpets and seats back in he said alls ok but he would have to fail it because i had not put seat belt anchor points back in to innear sills i just laught and drove of seat belts where not compulsere then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 6 hours ago, ditchman said: A new so called "report" out today...has said that MOT's do not serve any purpose in reducing accidents.............. these "reports" must be written by people of an age that do not remember what it was like before the MOT test..................i remember being driven to kings lynn on a winters morning in an old ford popular where you could see the road between your feet and for heating there was a parafeen heater tied (for safety) to the back seat.............. the sun must be going to peoples heads in Westminster................... Got a link? I'm an MOT tester and it's nothing I've heard of! Not in the Daily Mail was it? Oh dear, if it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 it will never happen.they would lose money, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Wymondley said: Got a link? I'm an MOT tester and it's nothing I've heard of! Not in the Daily Mail was it? Oh dear, if it was. no link im afraid ...........just a news story on BBC 24 Hrs....with interveiws......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supatex Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 There's definitely no MOT for historic vehicles, ( above 40 years old ) providing they have not been substantially altered. There's a list provided of things that are classed as substantial changes. The assumption is that people owning classic vehicles keep them in good order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) On 25/07/2018 at 13:05, Harnser said: You didn’t change your tyres until you could see the canvas showing through . What a load of none sense. We would be able to have mole grip steering wheels . harnser The mole grip steering wheel thing was pretty much fake news. Edited July 26, 2018 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I think an MOT is a very cheap way of having your car checked over to make sure its safe to drive. If you put it into a garage to have the same level of inspection it would cost a lot more. I think we should go down the German route and make the test more comprehensive, covering things like wheel alignment. One of the big hidden benefits of an MOT these days is that it records the mileage history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 47 minutes ago, Vince Green said: I think an MOT is a very cheap way of having your car checked over to make sure its safe to drive. If you put it into a garage to have the same level of inspection it would cost a lot more. I think we should go down the German route and make the test more comprehensive, covering things like wheel alignment. One of the big hidden benefits of an MOT these days is that it records the mileage history. hello, thats ok vince if you do not get ripped off by garages charging for work not required or ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I go back to years when the MOT was not required and we had some terrifying vehicles running around. The present MOT is not perfect but serves a very useful purpose. We had a saying back then about 'statistics' and the people who work on them but I would probably be banned for life should I voice it here. I appreiate the check up on our vehicles each year. Have it done at a local family run garage and know that when I get it back there will be other comments about things which need attention nothing to do with the MOT which I had no knowledge of. A £ a week well spent in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 going back to my first post ...i failed to mention the brakes............metal on metal....awful grinding noise...and taking a very long while to stop............the driver had to think well ahead..(like 2 days ahead) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) My cousin's OH was an RAC patrol man for many, many, years. I remember him saying many times that most breakdowns were simply down to basic maintenance not being done. Cars being run with no oil or water, knackered plugs or belts.etc At least the MOT makes them do safety checks Edited July 27, 2018 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishShooting Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 What a dreadful idea I don't see the point at all, as said it will worsen safety on the roads not to mention the financial loss to business who undertake MOT's. I got planning and building regulations for a family friend to construct a Class 1 MOT Facility adjacent to his existing repair garage, Imagine the impact on someone like that if MOT's were scrapped all that outlay for almost nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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