Never had a MOT?

[andyborris]

Interested in buying a ex government van, via a dealer who brought it directly from the government, it's never had a MOT in it's 28 years because it was exempt as an "emergency services vehicle".

Is this correct and will I, as a private individual need to have it MOt'ed?

Thanks

Andy

[carat 3.6]

You will need to MOT it, as it is now a private vehicle.

[duggers]

Yes ES vehicles don't require an MOT legally.
If buying from a dealer surely they should MOT it unless you are buying 'trade' terms.Fit for purpose etc.
In any event you will require an MOT.

[andyborris]

Thanks. And another good reason to not ride in an ambulance!

[discostew38]

I had an ambulance once (in fact I've owned two)
And if it's still registered as an ambulance there will be a special MOT category for ambulance (something like class 5) it's cheaper
And it was free road tax

Win win

[carat 3.6]

Apr 28, 2018 7:32:24 GMT discostew38 said:

I had an ambulance once (in fact I've owned two)
And if it's still registered as an ambulance there will be a special MOT category for ambulance (something like class 5) it's cheaper
And it was free road tax

Win win

I wouldn't try that if I were you, because it's highly illegal and the fine that you will get if found out will far exceed the money you've saved.