eggbert68b
Member
I would advise getting the MOT pass certificate. Not just to provide confidence in the structural roadworthiness of the car (admittedly this can be achieved by a competent DIY inspection or 'unofficial; MOT check), but also and for financial reasons, and that is to keep the insurers off your back, especially in the case where the who's at fault may be disputed. Nowadays, the insurers will avoid meeting claims if there exists an element of doubt. You could be in for costs associated with demonstrating, that your vehicle was up to MOT standard, which if damaged due to the incident will not be easy and costly.
As a bit of an analogy, years ago I got a speeding ticket for + 10 mph over the limit. My wife was driving and despite reminding her on multiple occasions that the speedo read + 10mph she had forgotten. At that time, the police considered an appeal, if I could demonstrate the overread against a calibrated device. Clearly something not cost effective and higher than the (£ 40 fine ??).
There's enough insurance hassles going on - just get the MOT, nothing to loose. (in my humble opinion).
As a bit of an analogy, years ago I got a speeding ticket for + 10 mph over the limit. My wife was driving and despite reminding her on multiple occasions that the speedo read + 10mph she had forgotten. At that time, the police considered an appeal, if I could demonstrate the overread against a calibrated device. Clearly something not cost effective and higher than the (£ 40 fine ??).
There's enough insurance hassles going on - just get the MOT, nothing to loose. (in my humble opinion).