lincolnshirelad
New Member
Just been told that from April any tires over 6 years old will fail the not regardless of condition, anybody else heard this?
bushwwacker
Well-Known Member
Date stamps?
check birth certificate
lincolnshirelad
New Member
Month and year stamped on the side
bushwwacker
Well-Known Member
And on most plastic parts, good for checking manufacturing date tallies with year of reg...
lincolnshirelad
New Member
Spare didn't need to be legal anyway, wife's spare is original but others not sure and my camper has 6 wheels two OK others to be checked
Littelwill
Well-Known Member
Id not heard that but it doesn't suprise me in the slightest...
wil2813
Well-Known Member
+1.the big boy car/tyre dealers are after your dosh again imo.im lead to believe mot is focusing more to electrical side of things inc tps electronic h/brake etc etc.i hear this story every year tbh.obviously safefty is the main concern and if your daft enough to run defective tyres good luck,ive seen factory fit top premium brands cracking on 12 month old cars
if the 6 yr tyre date gets enforced im good & will go with the flow as safety outrules everthing + I will earn more money
ukadamwest
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The spare does have to be legal, but there's no legal requirement to have a spare
The spare wheel is not inspected on the MOT test and does not have to be legal. However if it is seen and regarded as below legal limits advise can be given. But the vehicle cannot be failed.
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ukadamwest
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ah ok, thanks for that wammers
