Sussex to Manchester with no MOT

cjhillman Posted a lot 1979 Capri (Rolling Project) 1985 Escort mk3 (Daily) Posts: 1,588	Sussex to Manchester with no MOT cjhillman @cjhillman
	Mar 10, 2011 23:55:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hey everyone, This might sounds a bit strange I've just been offerd a car in Sussex and i live in Mancehster. I've figured that if i'm to get it that i cant afford to tow it, becuse i think they want a bit much for it anyway. So i heard if i take it for an MOT down there, even if it fails i can drive it back legaly (guessin if i insure it), but to me it sounds a bit dodge knowing how things are. Its a bit far to drive etc. I can imagen taking if for a MOT and geting to about half way and being pulled over and up curse word creak. or picked up by an ANPR cam. Also my second thinkin is if i break down i can get the AA to bring me back, but would they with no MOT? I'm trying to figure out what the deal is with all this anyway if anyone has advice? if i don't go for this car i might for others and still going to have the same prob I'm a bit worried about this and i might not even go for it, i've never done anything like before. £750 for a white 3 door, mk3 1.1 Escort seems a bit much right? its gonna take up a lot of budget. Chris


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surprisingskoda Probably posted too much Posts: 10,923	Sussex to Manchester with no MOT surprisingskoda @surprisingskoda
	Mar 11, 2011 0:02:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It's far too much for the car, and if you can't afford to do it right, I would question whether you should be looking at sinking money into an old Ford (or any car at that). Yes, legally, you can insure it and then take it for an MOT and drive it back, but with so many things to risk (have you seen the tyres? bulbs? any number of things that could also see you getting points etc
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Garry East Midlands Posts: 1,722	Sussex to Manchester with no MOT Garry @garry
	Mar 11, 2011 0:03:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats very strong money for one with no MOT. FWD Escorts that aren't an RS, or aren't mint really aren't worth that much, maybe £2-300 tops. I'm sure theres car movers that will shift it, the Pony Express section of this forum might turn up someone doing the trip up there with an empty trailer?
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cjhillman Posted a lot 1979 Capri (Rolling Project) 1985 Escort mk3 (Daily) Posts: 1,588	Sussex to Manchester with no MOT cjhillman @cjhillman
	Mar 11, 2011 0:14:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks guys. yeah i think i'm gonna sack it off. i've just got the bug for one. missed one similar the other week. 200 -300 is what i really want to pay anyway. i just wonderd what the deal was with the MOT thing. i put a post up on here about how ebay was making prices going insane and i should take my own advice... the seller gave me a second chance offer. i'll have a look at pony express though for the future


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