arwenplusone
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Anyone got a list of test centres or a link to it?
Been trawling round VOSA & I can't find anything other than for car MOTs.
Thanks
MOT test centres for Lorries
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Anyone got a list of test centres or a link to it?
Been trawling round VOSA & I can't find anything other than for car MOTs.
Thanks
*hic*
village idiot :D
arwenplusone
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Brilliant - thank you
flyingfeet
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There are more places you can get a lorry MOT, but they charge more. So you need to weigh up your fuel (and poss labour time) versus the cost
For example I am reeling after paying £128 for the test, £75 for labour to take it there and £25 for diesel (which I have paid VAT twice on). £262.22 inc VAT for just taking it to the test and nothing else
For example I am reeling after paying £128 for the test, £75 for labour to take it there and £25 for diesel (which I have paid VAT twice on). £262.22 inc VAT for just taking it to the test and nothing else
arwenplusone
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I thought the test was only £75.00?
I will be taking it myself I think.
flyingfeet
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Well fees are £120 at "Alternative Testing Facilities"
I am really narked about paying £128 plus vat so £147.20 for the test (plus extras above).
Bear in mind you have to drive it on a rolling road etc.
I am really narked about paying £128 plus vat so £147.20 for the test (plus extras above).
Bear in mind you have to drive it on a rolling road etc.
jumpthemoon
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Sorry to hijack, but do you actually have to drive it yourself on the rolling road? If I took my car in I wouldn't have to? Can they not put a mechaninc in to do that, surely?
arwenplusone
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The mechanic at the centre HAS to drive it on its actual test I think (not sure what you mean by 'rolling road'
jumpthemoon
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Oh thanks
The rolling road is the rollers in the florr that you put the front wheels on so they can test the brakes without going anywhere. I wouldn't fancy that!
The link above is really useful - I'm looking at getting mine done myself this year, instead of the garage taking it for me (and charging labour)
The link above is really useful - I'm looking at getting mine done myself this year, instead of the garage taking it for me (and charging labour)
arwenplusone
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Oh thanks
The rolling road is the rollers in the florr that you put the front wheels on so they can test the brakes without going anywhere. I wouldn't fancy that!
The link above is really useful - I'm looking at getting mine done myself this year, instead of the garage taking it for me (and charging labour)
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Ah PMSL - I thought you were just using a silly phrase that meant just driving.
Didn't know it was an actual thing! lol.
I am 100% sure that the mechanic has to do that bit.
Oh thanks
The link above is really useful - I'm looking at getting mine done myself this year, instead of the garage taking it for me (and charging labour)
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Ah PMSL - I thought you were just using a silly phrase that meant just driving.
I am 100% sure that the mechanic has to do that bit.
Groom42
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Sorry to upset you........when you take it for test at VOSA centre, you have to drive it,which means putting it on the rollers so they can give you the brake test instructions, and also driving it over the dreaded inspection pit! The first time i nearly cr***ed myself, but they are usually very kind, and appreciate us lowly women might not have the full confidence that the boys have! Grantham is great, have also used Peterborough, but Grantham boys seem less stressed!
flyingfeet
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Someone said to me they are more likely to fail a lorry that is driven by a girl, so might be worth getting a male to take it in (unless you are stunning... but then they may fail it to see more of you).
I know sexism should not exist, but plain fact is that it does.
I know sexism should not exist, but plain fact is that it does.
miller
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Deffo up to you or your representative to drive it on the test inc rolling road - my poor old bedford was so low powered she had to be reversed off the rolling road then driven right across it else she hadn't got the oomph
test guys at Peterborough used to love me gassing them in diesel fumes trying to get her off (and she scraped the emissions every time)
Think they breather a sigh of relief when I turned up in a MAN this year
Think they breather a sigh of relief when I turned up in a MAN this year
PippiPony
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I have taken lorries for test for over 10 years. When i take it passes, when my husband took it failed! So i have to disagree. I have been to peterborough, but tend to head to Crimplesham now, as they are much more relaxed. They talk you through. I have always had a fear of dropping a wheel down the pit, the rolling road does not worry me in the slightest. i think my under 7.5 tonne lorry was about £60 for the test? Plus if it is private you can get a form to say that your tacho is exempt so that they don't then check the calibration on it.
dieseldog
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Someone said to me they are more likely to fail a lorry that is driven by a girl, so might be worth getting a male to take it in (unless you are stunning... but then they may fail it to see more of you).
I know sexism should not exist, but plain fact is that it does.
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Thank you! So you think I am stunning then
In Bristol they are not sexist at all, they are really nice, really helpful and don't laugh too much at the faces I pull driving over the pit.
Someone said to me they are more likely to fail a lorry that is driven by a girl, so might be worth getting a male to take it in (unless you are stunning... but then they may fail it to see more of you).
I know sexism should not exist, but plain fact is that it does.
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Thank you! So you think I am stunning then
In Bristol they are not sexist at all, they are really nice, really helpful and don't laugh too much at the faces I pull driving over the pit.
Louby
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Eeek, so much?? Ive just dropped my paperwork off today at the garage that is going to take mine for its test. I was so relieved when he said he takes them. Im now dreading how much it will cost
miller
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Never known one failed more by a girl - our old bedford failed twice (justifiably!) once driven by me when a brake hose blew during the test and it got impounded and once driven by my dad when a tail pipe was blowing - I've been to both Peterborough and Scanlink at Splading (who don't do VOSA tests now) and never noticed any sexism at all
LCobby
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Saturday morning tests cost more, IF you can get one, so I go for paying a couple of hours Labour charge for the garage who does ther work or I have to use up a precious day's holiday, so if you are at work office hours, balance up the time costs
arwenplusone
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Oh so I have to drive it then? I'm more than happy to but how the hell does the mechanic know what it feels like when it's being driven if I am driving it. I thought they were the experts, that's why they are doing the testing?
And as for failing the test just because a girl is driving I think that is b0llocks. But I guess I'll find out next week.
LCobby
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The rolling road givea a brake test printout for each wheel, as it is calibrated to measure the braking force for left and right on each axle.
dieseldog
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Here is what happens....
First of all make sure you have a Hi-viz vest - and wear it
The test centre is a massive barn with lanes. You pick a lane, and wait for the VOSA man to approach you.
First of all they check your tyres and nuts, do some light tests, get in the cab, check your tacho, check your brake alarm, pop the bonnet and look at stuff.
Next is the emmissions tests. They then check your headlight alignment with a machine.
You then drive over the dreaded pit.......
they go underneath, you hear a lot of banging, your front wheels are ona plate which jacks the lorry up and you have to wiggle your steering and they check things like suspension.
You then drive on to the rolling road. You have to put your brakes half on and hold them and then 'All the way down'.
They test each wheel in turn and your handbrake. Rev your engine like mad to get the pressure back up if it has dropped at all between tests.
Then if you have a nice lorry (or not female ;p) you get a shiny now MOT certificate.
The tester never gets in your lorry.
First of all make sure you have a Hi-viz vest - and wear it
The test centre is a massive barn with lanes. You pick a lane, and wait for the VOSA man to approach you.
First of all they check your tyres and nuts, do some light tests, get in the cab, check your tacho, check your brake alarm, pop the bonnet and look at stuff.
Next is the emmissions tests. They then check your headlight alignment with a machine.
You then drive over the dreaded pit.......
they go underneath, you hear a lot of banging, your front wheels are ona plate which jacks the lorry up and you have to wiggle your steering and they check things like suspension.
You then drive on to the rolling road. You have to put your brakes half on and hold them and then 'All the way down'.
They test each wheel in turn and your handbrake. Rev your engine like mad to get the pressure back up if it has dropped at all between tests.
Then if you have a nice lorry (or not female ;p) you get a shiny now MOT certificate.
The tester never gets in your lorry.
arwenplusone
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Aahh! OK - thanks heaps for clarifying - will go and dig out my hi - vis. Do they come low cut at the front?
miller
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See I've never had to put on a Hi Viz vest at Peterborough or Spalding
man jumped in ours to check sea belts locked and check the speedo/tacho (believe if this is a shared unti it does have to be calibrated as we had to have a new one on old Betty the Bedford) other than that, as above
qwertyuiop
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They also check ministry plates and manufacturer's plates. They don't need the latter, but some of them like to make "newbies" nervous.
They all have VOSA-issued little hammers for smacking wheels, nuts, side bars, etc.
Next year I think I will go to the test in a 3-piece suit, bowler hat and umbrella. They are going to fail me anyway, so I might as well lord it over the little Eichmans for an hour!
They all have VOSA-issued little hammers for smacking wheels, nuts, side bars, etc.
Next year I think I will go to the test in a 3-piece suit, bowler hat and umbrella. They are going to fail me anyway, so I might as well lord it over the little Eichmans for an hour!