Out of dat MOT?? Is it ALL CHANGE again?? Advice needed

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 17:20

I would like to ask if anyone knows the frequency of MOT tests these days. I know it was every three years but have now heard it is annually. Two people I know, together with myself, thought we had another year's MOT left when we recently went to tax our vehicles but we were told we were out of date and each was fined 50 lira plus we had to pay for another MOT (100 lira) and a new emissions test (25 lira), despite having had an emissions test only four months earlier.



Have the rules changed yet again without any publicity or is it me with my head in the sand???? I try my hardest to keep 'legal' over here but it sometimes feels like I'm battling with the unknown.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 17:24

This is cyprus the rules change by the day but you will get lots of opinions on here, at least one will be close but the trick is to spot which one it is.



There are no facts

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 18:30

Come on, guys. I can't believe all of you have had to tax your car with a 12 month MOT. What about those of you who came here three years ago?

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 18:43

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/47328.asp



i did warn you

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:13

Yenibob, this is b***** ridiuculous. What sort of a website is this?? Someone MUST know the answer to a very basic question. How often do we have to MOT our vehicles, for goodness sake???? Is that too difficult for this website to comment upon? If so, what is it saying about North Cyprus?



OK, let's forget I asked. I'll go down to the MOT station and ask them for the day's update!!!!!!



Over and out.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:16

glorybee, i sure that is the way to get future help,....

(hic)....

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:20

apc2010, I think you're right. I'm disappointed. I really thought that this forum would be helpful. I'm quite surprised that no-one has answered with their experiences. Oh well, that's life!!!!

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:36

I've had 168 hits an no one seems to have a car that needs taxing with an MOT. What is wrong out there? Come on, speak to me. Why is no-one saying anything? Am I living on another planet? Loads are using this forum right now - late as it is. Please tell me what your experience is.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:39

personally i think at 65 they should withdraw peoples driving license ... esp after 168 hits ..

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:43

apc2010 - you're a cheeky 'bugger'!!!

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:44

but keeping you at the top .........

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:44

- but I like you....

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:46

You sure are...

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:54

do you drive by" touch" ???

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 23:56

You make me laugh!!

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 00:23

please tell me, you are not driving now whilst typing.....???

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 07:06

Glorybe



I had the same problem. Went to tax the car and was told MOT was out of date. The MOT cert was dated July 2007 therefore I thought it was due in July 2010.



The truth is that when I bought the car from the dealer in 2007 he went to MOT it. It should have been MOT'd in 2005/2008/2011 etc etc.



Why they didn't fine him (car dealer) I am not sure. However I had to MOT it July 2010 (also fined) and was told I have to do it again in July 2011 and from there on every 3 years.



Hope this makes sense.



Bob

how188


Joined: 10/07/2010
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 11:10

Just taxed car, cut the bull...t you guys. was told and it is true as of the 18th, emmisions and MOT run for THREE years. Interesting though that NEW cars have to be MOT'd and tested?

Only paid tax, 85TL bargin.

Why does everyone run this place down?

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 15:48

Thanks for the info.....was beginning to worry as car tax is up for renewal soon.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 15:50

it will vary by towns, iskele rules differ to magusa.....not nocking the place its just how it is....there are no facts

Glorybee


Joined: 30/04/2010
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 20:48

How188. My tax was 560 lira for 6 months and I drive an Opel Meriva. It is a 1599cc but I'm told it's the weight that makes my tax so high. However, glad to hear that the MOT remains at 3 years. Don't know what went wrong with mine this year but I'll be on the ball next year, believe me!!



Don't worry, How188, I still love this place and I'm not running it down.....