If I lived in Penzance SW England and booked an MOT for my car in Peterhead NE Scotland wd my trip be legal? ?

Question

We can choose whichever MOT station we prefer, can't we?

Answer 1

Yes, as far as i can see it would be legal. You may find anyone stopping you would check to see you actually went throught with it.

Answer 2

"isitme" is right, this "clever" idea has been tested in court and failed dismally.

Answer 3

No, the legislation states that the testing station should be within a reasonable distance. This has been tested in court and is translated as the nearest available station to where the car is stored.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Own...

Answer 4

Yes, as long as your current MOT is valid and the car is legal. Remember, just because you have a current MOT does not mean it is OK to drive it on the road. If the tyre is worn or brake lights not working it is not legal to have it on the road; it does not matter if your MOT is still valid. And you are expected to have your car MOTed during the 2 weeks 'grace' before it expires.

Answer 5

Legal maybe just, but your insurance company would not cover you if you had an accident so you would technically be uninsured and therefore illegal because of that. Also, a policeman could still stop you driving it and take your car if he deamed it unacceptable so not a good idea

Answer 6

It would only be legal if you drove by the shortest practical route and did not stop for any reason other than traffic hold ups, you are not allowed to stop for refreshment, comfort stops or to refuel.

Answer 7

Yes....

As long as the car was insured.

Answer 8

Hello

As far as I remember the stipulation is yes you can as far as you do not deviate from the direct route there.  With no max stipulated.

Andy

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Answer 10

Yes as long as you have proof of your appointment.  God knows why you would want to go from one end of the country to another tho or is this just hypothetical.

Answer 11

Technically yes, but it would probably cost you a fortune. Legally you are allowed to drive to a testing station if you have booked an MOT & there is nothing about distance etc in the rules