Manx MOT

[Nick555]

When I eventually get over, I will need an MOT. Are UK MOTs acceptable?

Are tyres included in the Manx MOT & if so, what are the rules? I have over 5mm of tread all round, but the fronts are worn on the edges. There is 5mm over 75% of the tyres, but the edges are my concern.

Any advice please?
 

[graeme_stuart]

As long as your car is less than three year old, you only need to change to manx plates. (correct me if i am wrong Manxies)

[heazille]

As Graham says,if under 3 years old no problems,

There are no mot's here on the rock!!

If older will require dot test centre test, but again when passed that's it

Ta Ta

A Tired Richard an it aint started yet!!!

[Nick555]

Thanks guys, I knew about the 1 time MOT thingy. 

My car will be 3 years old next month. So I'll need an MOT in the UK mid June & then a Manx DOT test when I move in July?

So to confirm, are tyres checked in the DOT test & if so, what is their position on worn edges? 

[cupradave]

Nick the Manx test is more like an SVA than an MOT,

Oh and I am told it is a bit stricter than an SVA

[dooahhdoo]

Not sure Nick. The guys up there are a law unto themselves and it all depends on who you get and what mood they are in when examining the car [:S]

Two options are either get it registered now to a temporary address over here and get it changed when you move or just put it in for a test to see if it fails. If it fails they will give you a sheet with what it failed on, you rectify them, pay them another £25 and they inspect what has been done and give it a pass. Jobs done!  

[heazille]

Thanks guys, I knew about the 1 time MOT thingy. 

My car will be 3 years old next month. So I'll need an MOT in the UK mid June & then a Manx DOT test when I move in July?

So to confirm, are tyres checked in the DOT test & if so, what is their position on worn edges? 

 

Hi Nick,

How about a day trip after TT and get forms from post office and go straight up to licensing and re-register it?

Save a lot of hassle i reckon as you can run about on manx plates over your side no probs

And as nick says if you need a temp address you can use mine ok

Ta Ta

Richard

[Nick555]

Thanks very much for the info everyone & thanks Richard for the offer of a temp address.

I like the idea of registering with Manx plates, I've been wanting Manx plates for over a year now!

A little bit more info about the situation. The car is 3 years old on 11 June, a return flight on the 10th or 11th June would cost £264 + travel/parking at the airport, but really 11 June is 1 day late. A flight on 8th June would be £316 + travel/parking etc - it may be a bit busy. A set of 4 tyres is £600 (Mich Pilot Sports). In a visit to the tyre place last week, I was told that there's around 5mm tread all round, apart from the front edges (I have a Powerstation alignment).

I've always in the past bought a new set of tyres, what's the situation with tread difference between axles? I remember something about that it should be too much or the diff gets messed up. If I bought 2 tyres, should they go on the front or back?

[dooahhdoo]

Surely it can be done without Nick being here? The form is available from http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/post/registerav...urrentlyreg.pdf

 

[heazille]

Surely it can be done without Nick being here? The form is available from http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/post/registerav...urrentlyreg.pdf

 

There ya go, will cost you a stamp!! plus the £6 or £9 to register it or £67 if you take a special no also available on a pdf form at the post office site,

E mail me nick for address[]

Ta Ta

Richard

[Nick555]

Hey this is looking good!

I've just spoken to my Insurance co & they can do a cover note for 15 days. I just have to make sure that with temp addresses & insurance stuff that I'm not being left without insurance.

Where's the special numbers please? 

[dooahhdoo]

TBH I would just get a run of the mill number for starters and then sort out what you want later as you do need to get a bit of a move on with the application []

[Cret]

If you ended up doing test perhaps someone might have a spare set of wheels with good tyres they could lend you for the test if you're not sure it's ok?

[Nick555]

Hi, thanks

 I'm doing the UK MOT next Friday & I'll also go through the Manx test too. Registering the car to a temp address was going to leave me a bit shaky with insurance. Also, this house sale & purchase stuff can always fall though.. 

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