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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 20/6/2013

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Do you argue then that MOT for cars is similarly invalid?

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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 20/6/2013

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Do you argue then that MOT for cars is similarly invalid?

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 20/6/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by bobsbabes on 19/6/2013I think it makes sense to mot caravans so won't be signing

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Please explain why you think this as only .06% of accidents involve a caravan? Statistics do not show how many of these were due to poor maintenance.
Plus how will a MOT prevent speeding (the most common cause), overloading or badly loaded outfits on the road. BTW cracked tyre sidewalls is not a MOT failure.
Caravan MOT station will not be a common sight like those for vehicles and you may be required to travel quite some distance to the nearest caravan MOT test station as they may only be locate din large cities. More than likely you will need to leave your pride and joy there overnight or for several days in a storage compound that may or may not have CCTV. Would you be happy with that?
Not many dealers will be investing in the equipment due to recouping their outlay which will take many years. EU rules specifically states that a MOT test station should have no interest in repairs in order to avoid conflict. This will make it even more difficult for someone to invest in the equipment which may or may not be booked full 6 days a week. On many days they may not have any one in for a MOT test.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 20/6/2013

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But if all touring caravans have to get registered then what about folk like you Jeff that keep their caravan on site in storage and never go out on the road? That means everybody that owns a touring caravan will face the MOT check disregards where it's kept.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 20/6/2013

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At the end of the day there are a lot of Heaps out there weve all seen on sites and thought how the hell is that thing allowed on the road..

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Quote: Originally posted by Alphonso De Lard on 20/6/2013

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I guess when you or a member of your family gets hit by a car that has totally worn out brakes, imagine they needed replacing three years ago, but hey, it doesn't need to pass a test so why bother?, you'll maybe think that passing an MOT may have prevented this?

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