Mot and Emissions test

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 06:54

Went to Mot my car yesterday. I had an Emissions test certificate dated 14/12/2009. Was told by the Mot inspector that I had to have another Emissions test to coincide with my Mot. I thought Emissions tests for a petrol car were every 2 years. Mot every 3 years so how can they ever coincide.



Does anyone know the correct procedures regarding Mot and Emissions test?



Bob

numpty


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 554

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 07:15

had ours done the man at the garage said you have to have it done just before your MOT every 3 years

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 07:28

Your emission test coincides with MOT, 3 years. Emission test must be taken close to the date of MOT.

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 07:50

Roxybob



Just another of the TRNC's little quirks !!



I really don't understand the requirement for an emissions test as it would appear that you can't fail it anyway. Looking at the age of many of the cars/vans/lorries on the roads, there is no way that they would pass any form of meaningful emissions test - that is of course assuming that these vehicles have MOT's



Yet another stealth tax by the government methinks !!



Paul

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 07:52

cars/vans/lorries dont need emissions test commercial, now you no why they smoke like shit

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 08:23

Thanks for your replies.



Went again this morning for Mot and it passed. Asked the inspector reference Mot/Emission test and he said what you have said, every 3 years for both and at the same time.



bob

baxi7


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 14:28

van,s commercials do have to have a test , keep giving me the same rubbish at the police station also clean engine , so they do not get dirty .