MOT due on motorhome

tezza50 replied on 08/08/2022 08:38

Posted on 08/08/2022 08:38

HI all

We are new to Motorhoming as we recently purchased an elderly motorhome, the MOT is due in Oct can we take this to a car MOT place or do we need to look for a specialist? or can anyone recommend a MOT provider in Horsham West Sussex?

 

Tinwheeler replied on 11/08/2022 09:23

Posted on 11/08/2022 09:23

That depends whether a Class 4 or Class 7 MOT is needed. Most smaller MHs are Class 4 - same as a car, but larger ones might be Class 7 which would mean searching out a more specialised MOT station.

In the case of Class 4, car garages may not have hoists rated to lift the weight of even 3500kg MHs apart from not having the headroom so some shopping around could be necessary.

 

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Tinwheeler replied on 11/08/2022 12:59

Posted on 11/08/2022 09:24 by

Motor Caravans are Class 4 MOT'd.  As said above any garage with enough headroom should be able to do an MOT for a motorhome but their MOT registered lift also has to be large enough and capable of lifting the weight.  

Posted on 11/08/2022 12:59

We certainly had a bigger MH that wasn’t class 4 but it was a long time ago. Perhaps the rules have changed since🤷🏻‍♂️. 

replied on 11/08/2022 14:52

Posted on 11/08/2022 12:59 by Tinwheeler

We certainly had a bigger MH that wasn’t class 4 but it was a long time ago. Perhaps the rules have changed since🤷🏻‍♂️. 

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Tinwheeler replied on 11/08/2022 15:05

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If the V5C says Motor Caravan then it's Class 4.  A friend has a 12t monster that is Class 4.  But don't take my word for it Gov / DVLA will tell you.  I simply did not want to confuse the OP.

Posted on 11/08/2022 15:05

The rules have indeed changed since we had a large MH, DD, and it doesn’t affect me now. However, we have no idea what size MH the OP has. I recall Triky's recent thread about changes which mean large vehicles are now subject to a different classification of test. 

I expect the OP will be glad of your pointer towards DVLA👍🏻

replied on 11/08/2022 15:09

Posted on 11/08/2022 15:05 by Tinwheeler

The rules have indeed changed since we had a large MH, DD, and it doesn’t affect me now. However, we have no idea what size MH the OP has. I recall Triky's recent thread about changes which mean large vehicles are now subject to a different classification of test. 

I expect the OP will be glad of your pointer towards DVLA👍🏻

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Tinwheeler replied on 11/08/2022 15:27

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Triky was way off beam if you remember with regards to MH's.  

Posted on 11/08/2022 15:27

Was he? I’m sure I read the same elsewhere too.

Well, I’m sure the OP will sort themselves out.

hitchglitch replied on 12/08/2022 11:37

Posted on 12/08/2022 11:37

Your Motorhome is likely to be “Class 7” and that’s the simplest way to do an internet search for a local garage that has the height and can handle 3500 kg.

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