Car passed MOT OK, is it now fit to drive?

MsEVP | 17:12 Fri 28th Nov 2008 | Road rules

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I also thought so but I`ve just noticed on the test certificate, under the issuer`s name is a Warning:
A test certificate is not evidence that the vehicle is in a satisfactory condition.
What does this mean actually?

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puss_boots

It means it is only valid on the date of issue. It is not a 12 month guarantee of road worthiness.

Basically the car was sound on the day it was tested.

MsEVP

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Ah thanks for that, Knobby.

Ethel

It is so that potential buyers of the vehicle don't rely on the fact that a vehicle is MOT'd.

Don't forget it is too easy for a scammer to swap dodgy tyres for an MOT test and change them back afterwards, for example.

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Oh Boy, Puss and Ethel: I never thought of both of those answers! There are wicked people around. Ta both of you.

Panic Button

The engine may have passed the emission test, but it could blow a head gasket or a main bearing could fail on the way home.

MsEVP

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Of course, Panic, I understand what you mean. Aint nothing in this world guaranteed if you think about it. Cheers, Tina

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Hi Knobby, I knew that`s what you meant to say! Hey, have you seen DocSpock lately? I`m not saying I miss him, but notice his absence.
Death? Are you inviting a philosophical discussion here, No Knowledge?

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