glenanderson
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Nov 18, 2017 20:22:00 GMT
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You used to have to call VOSA to book a test slot. I’m not sure, with all the recent changes, mergers and the fact it comes under the DVSA umbrella , what the system is now, but I’m pretty sure you can’t just rock up. Worth a look on the official website, as you might be able to do it online.
One thing to note is that commercials are supposed to be presented for test in a condition such that they’re expected to pass. You’ll get short shrift if it fails on something you should have spotted on a “walk around”, and even less tolerance if it fails on something major. The last thing you need is a simultaneous fail, prohibition and fine in addition to the test fee. I think you need to present it loaded too. Would be worth downloading the tester’s manual to see what and how they’re going to check.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Frankenhealey
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Nov 18, 2017 20:43:10 GMT
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You used to have to call VOSA to book a test slot. I’m not sure, with all the recent changes, mergers and the fact it comes under the DVSA umbrella , what the system is now, but I’m pretty sure you can’t just rock up. Worth a look on the official website, as you might be able to do it online. One thing to note is that commercials are supposed to be presented for test in a condition such that they’re expected to pass. You’ll get short shrift if it fails on something you should have spotted on a “walk around”, and even less tolerance if it fails on something major. The last thing you need is a simultaneous fail, prohibition and fine in addition to the test fee. I think you need to present it loaded too. Would be worth downloading the tester’s manual to see what and how they’re going to check. Hopefully I'll be using a private test centre, known as an ‘authorised testing facility (ATF) to the DVSA. They should talk to me also Dangerous was an local authority heavy goods mechanic and he knows the ropes |
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Nov 19, 2017 12:22:48 GMT
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You used to have to call VOSA to book a test slot. I’m not sure, with all the recent changes, mergers and the fact it comes under the DVSA umbrella , what the system is now, but I’m pretty sure you can’t just rock up. Worth a look on the official website, as you might be able to do it online. One thing to note is that commercials are supposed to be presented for test in a condition such that they’re expected to pass. You’ll get short shrift if it fails on something you should have spotted on a “walk around”, and even less tolerance if it fails on something major. The last thing you need is a simultaneous fail, prohibition and fine in addition to the test fee. I think you need to present it loaded too. Would be worth downloading the tester’s manual to see what and how they’re going to check. Once you are on their system,you then notified when your next MOT due, and in the case of our fleet at work,a date and time is allocated to you. It seems to work the same with a work colleague who has a privately owned beavertail to move his vintage tractor around to shows. As mentioned above when presented for the test,an ‘Hgv’ is expected to pass. Any failures are logged and go against a company’s O’licence rating. I would assume the same would be true of a privateer, as all DVSA wombles have access to ALL details held on their system about the vehicle. ( so for instance if a failure was due to something like brakes or steering,then that could be a reason for getting pulled ..... not saying it would but you know DVSA) ... In fact one our fleet failed on something it really should not have ....... there were some really unhappy bunnies in the transport office ...... |
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Nov 20, 2017 15:25:08 GMT
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I believe if you have a hydraulic arm (Hiab or similar) fitted to the lorry, it's classed as a crane and as such is MOT exempt.
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Nov 20, 2017 17:49:39 GMT
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Not sure on that one ...... i suppose if its an old truck,fitted with an age appropriate crane it could be true,but I suspect an old motor fitted with a modern ish Hiab would be frowned upon...
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melle
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Nov 20, 2017 17:59:54 GMT
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This is probably a really naive question, but what's the problem with having it MOT'd once a year?
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Frankenhealey
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Nov 20, 2017 18:40:19 GMT
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This is probably a really naive question, but what's the problem with having it MOT'd once a year? It's like jumping out of a plane where you're not sure your parachute will open. At the moment I am at liberty to use the Goddess on the Queen's Highway to my hearts content unladen but if it goes in for an MOT and they don't like the brakes, for example then I'm fecked. We rebuilt the brakes using all new, NOS or reconditioned kit and they're as good as they are ever going to be but they will have to pass a certain minimum standard which will not take into account it's a 1956 piece of kit that will travel slowly everywhere. Of course, I could go to a show/track with a car following me and then load at the show/track but that's not what it was built for. I'm going to have to bite the bullet  Got a phone call with the ATF (not Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, they're more reasonable) tomorrow. PS. Generator truck doesn't work, neither does mobile crane because they have to be exclusively that. Putting a HIAB or my 600W Honda generator on it will not cut the ice with VOSA |
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glenanderson
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Nov 20, 2017 20:26:32 GMT
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Best of luck. Keep us posted.
Remind me; did you downrate to 7.5 tonnes? That helps the ratios a bit of you did. Also, cold brakes, on dry rollers, grab better than you might think in comparison to sustained heavy downhill braking. New lorries might have infinitely better stopping power, but on the rollers they’re only testing them at a baseline level. Even my 1953 BSA Bantam can lock its front wheel up on the MoT rollers which, trust me, is something it’s never ever done on the road!
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Nov 21, 2017 12:13:11 GMT
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so you only have to be held accountable for safety when its at its heaviest. i think thats poor sportsmanship  |
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Frankenhealey
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Nov 21, 2017 12:29:17 GMT
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Had a nice chat with Debbie from our local alternative test facility. I shall have to remove the tilt and tilt frame as they simulate the laden weight with hydraulics pushing down on the bed. The bad news is that they have no slots until the new year and the worse news is that the MOT lane is run by VOSA and staffed by them.
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Nov 21, 2017 18:54:56 GMT
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it would nearly be worth your while bringing it over her to NI and chancing your arm
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Rust is lighter than Carbon Fibre which is why old Fords are so fast.
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Frankenhealey
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10 consecutive dry days......  you'll be lucky.....  Nick |
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Is it not allowed to drive on grass?
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Frankenhealey
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Is it not allowed to drive on grass? Once it's off the dry hump it will sink 6 inches into the sodden topsoil, then I'd have to go underneath and throw it into 4WD where it would then be able to get out the field but then I'd need to get it back in again. I'd rather wait. |
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Is it not allowed to drive on grass? Once it's off the dry hump it will sink 6 inches into the sodden topsoil, then I'd have to go underneath and throw it into 4WD where it would then be able to get out the field but then I'd need to get it back in again. I'd rather wait. Gotcha. Be a laugh though! |
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tech question. whats the 4x4 setup on these. engine, gearbox, transfer box then props fore and aft from the transfer box? also, does it have low range ?
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Frankenhealey
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tech question. whats the 4x4 setup on these. engine, gearbox, transfer box then props fore and aft from the transfer box? also, does it have low range ? 4wd is switchable at the transfer box. When 4wd is selected the gearing is lower. The height and length of the 6BT meant we had to junk the cab selectable lever and now I have to go under the body to select 4wd. The height of the chassis and the number of times it’s likely to be needed means it’s no biggy. |
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Frankenhealey
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Once it's off the dry hump it will sink 6 inches into the sodden topsoil, then I'd have to go underneath and throw it into 4WD where it would then be able to get out the field but then I'd need to get it back in again. I'd rather wait. Gotcha. Be a laugh though! Yes it would be the stupid sheep would break their legs in the ruts! |
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CaptainSlog
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10 dry days in a row, in the UK, in winter?
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you'll be lucky..... 
