Getting your car mot tested when the current mot still has 3 weeks to run,

[Tipoff]

Where do I stand if it fails, can I still drive it until the currant mot runs out? (Should say tested not rested)

 

[just pumps]

Not anymore you cant.

Major changes to MOT testing announced

The MoT has undergone some of the most significant changes of its near 60-year history, with the arrival of new defect categories for all cars and stricter standards for diesels with particulate filters. The new rules, which came into force from May 20, mean that instead of vehicles being given...

www.fleetalliance.co.uk

 

[Avocet]

Depends if it fails on anything in the "Dangerous" category. If not, then you're fine to drive it for as long as the old MOT is stil lvalid:

"Driving a vehicle that’s failed
You can take your vehicle away if:

• your current MOT certificate is still valid
• no ‘dangerous’ problems were listed in the MOT

Otherwise, you’ll need to get it repaired before you can drive."

Getting an MOT

When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.

www.gov.uk

 

[johnny2007]

Depends if it fails on anything in the "Dangerous" category. If not, then you're fine to drive it for as long as the old MOT is stil lvalid:

"Driving a vehicle that’s failed
You can take your vehicle away if:

• your current MOT certificate is still valid
• no ‘dangerous’ problems were listed in the MOT

Otherwise, you’ll need to get it repaired before you can drive."

Getting an MOT

When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.

www.gov.uk

That's why I avoid the garages which also sell you repairs.
They have no shame in failing for something dangerous and tell you that if you drive the car out they ought to call the police.
"But we can repair this for you, mister"
And a £35 MOT all of a sudden becomes more expensive than the car itself.
I think I've already told about the many scams I came across.