HGV 7500Kg MOT Testing - Northants.

HGV 7500Kg MOT Testing - Northants.

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justinbaker

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1,339 posts

255 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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All, its been a while, but I have a new venture for the summer outdoor season. This involves driving a 7500Kg Box "van" that is classed as a HGV.

I have purchased a Renault / DAF 150 Midlum, but it is due an MOT shortly. I have tried booking it into a local garage as it came up on the search (Chrysler - Bayes street) they are registered wrongly as class 7 which is what this truck needs.

Abbotts on Telford way were suggested, but have been useless in getting back to me, as it seems that they are some sort of "booking agent" for class 7 vehicles.

So my question is;

Where do I go for a class 7 MOT in Northants. Preferably the Kettering area?


BarryP

586 posts

151 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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VOSA at Weedon test station.

mycroft

1,545 posts

254 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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Hi JB
I use Abbott MOT for my van and cars ,they are very reliable and would recommend them highly . They are located behind Tesco in Kettering not at Telford Way . The truck department is a sister company and only services and preps for MOT they are not a testing station . I rang my contact at the MOT station , he says if you want it looking at before MOT that's OK but if you want to take it to a test yourself Ford & Slater at Corby 01536207980 or Truck East at wellingborough at the nearest .
Dale

justinbaker

Original Poster:

1,339 posts

255 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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mycroft said:
Hi JB
I use Abbott MOT for my van and cars ,they are very reliable and would recommend them highly . They are located behind Tesco in Kettering not at Telford Way . The truck department is a sister company and only services and preps for MOT they are not a testing station . I rang my contact at the MOT station , he says if you want it looking at before MOT that's OK but if you want to take it to a test yourself Ford & Slater at Corby 01536207980 or Truck East at wellingborough at the nearest .
Dale
To be fair Dale, I am probably being inpatient, due to the fact the monstrosity is on my drive. Abbotts know I have a month to go yet. I think it would be better if I let the professionals deal with it, as its not home garage spanner stuff with these. Already its a massive new world of learning, even driving it. Good fun though!

I am awaiting some space up with Kestrel Caravans, but wanted it all done now so I don't have the worry when it comes to using it.

Thank you!


mycroft

1,545 posts

254 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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As father in law is only round the corner from you i have seen your new toy on your drive .
Good luck with it .

Super Slo Mo

5,368 posts

205 months

Wednesday 20th February 2013
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Probably a stupid question, so bear with me, but I'm assuming you've got all the O'Licencing stuff sorted out already?