My aunt lives in Northen Ireland where MOT tests are only carried out at government run centres. The MOT on her car expires in February but the earliest test she can book is in April. Is she still allowed to drive her car until then?
The nearest further away site would be in ScotlandMight have to try and book one further away if there's no way around it?
And there lies another problem. Some insurance policies are not valid unless there is a current MOT certificate.insured
Best check with your insurer but there is a good story behind why there's an MOT problem in Northern Ireland.And there lies another problem. Some insurance policies are not valid unless there is a current MOT certificate.
My understanding is that for the purposes of the RTA, having issued a certificate of insurance it can not be passively 'invalidated' and must be specifically withdrawn by the insurer. Hence the insurer maintains third party liability - the minimum legally required - but may not pay out on accidental damage or theft claims and, further, may cancel the insurance (at the point of notification, can't be done retrospectively) and then chase you down for any costs they have incurred as a consequence of paying out when you were in breach of their conditions. This is a civil matter though.And there lies another problem. Some insurance policies are not valid unless there is a current MOT certificate.