Mot exemption?

[_tc]

Am I right in thinking mewps over 3.5t are mot exempt?

[Little Steven]

Mine is... think it also depends how it is registered on log book. Tower crane.

Steve

[_tc]

Thank you Steven, I've become the proud owner of a freebie iveco hoist and trying to find out more info etc.

[doobin]

Thank you Steven, I've become the proud owner of a freebie iveco hoist and trying to find out more info etc.

 

Translation: I rescued it from the scrap, I'm praying it doesn't need an MOT cuz it'll never pass!

 

LOLER should include some inspection of the vehicle chassis etc, I presume? That might account for it too.

[_tc]

Hit the nail on the head there doobie

[woody3]

still got to be roadworthy and can be tested by the ministry at anytime

[_tc]

Thanks woody, will try and make it safe at least.

[woody3]

you can take it for a ministry test each year, certainly beats paying upto 2k for each fault if pulled roadside

[_tc]

Well it's in the garage now having a few bits tinkered with. Best keep my fingers crossed.

Can I ask who you all insure your van mewps with please?

[Philip Anderson]

Well it's in the garage now having a few bits tinkered with. Best keep my fingers crossed.

Can I ask who you all insure your van mewps with please?

 

We used to have one which was over 3.5 tonnes it was registered as special types or mobile plant so no mot,this is not always a good thing as problems tend to build up mechanically rather than be dealt with.

Your 6 monthly loller inspection will look at the chassis subframe and superstructure and safety of boom etc but not general carrier vehicle condition in my experience.

We now operate a 27 m truck mount on a 3.5 ton nissan chassis cab,were insured with the NFU ,it's a special so your broker would have to speak to the underwriters ,were paying around £900 a year but the machine is 2 years old and cost around £100k new.