MOT for Motorhomes

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yes lenny im as confused as you but could it be a problem in a case of accident where the insurance might try to say it made the policy void?
 
As clear as mud!!!
We are thinking of taking to the road again next year, for the last 10 years we have worked static markets which only need a van. But we are now going to be working the fairs. The first thought was a large (under 7.5 ton) wagon with living and room at the back for goods, but then maybe a van and caravan (not a good idea, as we will be classed as travelers by most camp sites)
So the final thought is, a big motorhome with no garage and the business can have its own 3.5 ton van. So we will end up with 2 large vans running doing the job of 1, but we will feel safe from the authorities interpritation of the confusing rules that cover this area. Plus we will feel more confident that our insurance will be valid, a more important point in my view than getting done for the wrong MOT.
 
lenny said:
Is yours a motorhome or a "Living Van":eek:, Check out this link and tell me if you are as confused as me:eek::confused::D

UKMotorhomes.net - MOTs for Motorhomes
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You wouldn't believe how long it took me to get any sort of a reasonable answer out of VOSA and the Dft!

I know it seems complicated, but one of the problems with running an information website is that I have to be very careful not to 'interpret' official statements. That's why I have quoted verbatim the various responses.

If anyone has any specified queries about motorhome MOTs I'll try to answer them.

Andy Clarke
 
urbtaf said:
As clear as mud!!!
We are thinking of taking to the road again next year, for the last 10 years we have worked static markets which only need a van. But we are now going to be working the fairs. The first thought was a large (under 7.5 ton) wagon with living and room at the back for goods, but then maybe a van and caravan (not a good idea, as we will be classed as travelers by most camp sites)
So the final thought is, a big motorhome with no garage and the business can have its own 3.5 ton van. So we will end up with 2 large vans running doing the job of 1, but we will feel safe from the authorities interpritation of the confusing rules that cover this area. Plus we will feel more confident that our insurance will be valid, a more important point in my view than getting done for the wrong MOT.
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That does seem like the best plan.

One of the problems with all this is that there is no joined up policy - DVLA, road tax, MOTs, speed limits etc can all potentially classify the same vehicle in completely different ways...

I've spent many hours and countless emails trying to get sensible answers out of government departments.

And don't get me started on seatbelt legislation......

AndyC
 
BedfordMJ said:
My truck has a MAM of 10tonnes it is class 4 mot.
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Yep, if it says 'motor caravan' on the V5C and you declare that it's not used for carrying goods, then it's a Class 4 MOT whatever the weight.

You need a Category C driving licence to drive a vehicle over 7.5 tonnes though... unless it's a bus... :confused:

AndyC
 
AndyC said:
Yep, if it says 'motor caravan' on the V5C and you declare that it's not used for carrying goods, then it's a Class 4 MOT whatever the weight.

You need a Category C driving licence to drive a vehicle over 7.5 tonnes though... unless it's a bus... :confused:

AndyC
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If it's a bus and over 7.5 tonnes and isn't any longer a bus then as far as I know you need cat C to drive it.
 
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