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Post by carqueen on Apr 3, 2019 11:56:51 GMT 1

We are having a bit of a debate as to what a reasonable reason for leaving the MOT whilst in the middle of a test is. I think once you log on you dont leave the vehicle till its done - this is how i personally test.
One of the other testers thinks its ok to go to the toilet/get a drink (something thats for him) but cant be interrupted if its a question about another job or can you just have a look at this type of issue.
I have re-read the manual and it is, as always open to interpretation as the wording states 'The tester who registered the vehicle for test must personally carry out the test, without avoidable distraction or interruption'
Therefor i think i am right, but the other tester thinks he is right. Our third tester on the other hand wouldnt stop for a toilet break but he would answer questions etc about other work.

Is a puncture repair on another vehicle, whilst you are signed in to another MOT unavoidable if no one else is available to do it

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Post by castrolrob on Apr 3, 2019 13:21:45 GMT 1

as a personal view-answer questions?yeah,have a pi$$?fair enuff.quick sniff at the play a gophers puzzled about?yeah,this is all seconds/minutes at worst.go off and work on another car halfway thru?dont do that,the ministry will ream you out if they walk in and judging by your avatar that would be a shame!as you say however open to interpretation.....

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Post by baz657 on Apr 3, 2019 13:26:05 GMT 1

Apr 3, 2019 11:56:51 GMT 1 carqueen said:

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Is a puncture repair on another vehicle, whilst you are signed in to another MOT unavoidable if no one else is available to do it

No.

As for getting a drink and/or a toilet break, I don't see any problems there as long as you remember where you are in the routine, go back to exactly where you left off and don't miss any part of it.

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carqueen MOT tester Posts: 4 Last Online: Jul 19, 2019 21:31:56 GMT 1	Testing procedure? Apr 3, 2019 13:29:31 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by carqueen on Apr 3, 2019 13:29:31 GMT 1 I would say a puncture repair takes less time than a toilet break though and i could still see the car im MOT'ing if i done this as opposed to totally leaving it and going to the toilet x

dwain VTS Council member Posts: 1,163 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 23, 2024 13:10:47 GMT 1 Likes: 697	Testing procedure? Apr 3, 2019 13:54:05 GMT 1 Hooters, ivor, and 4 more like this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dwain on Apr 3, 2019 13:54:05 GMT 1 Toilet, yes, holding on for 1/2 hour might be counterproductive and unhealthy. A drink, no. Answer a question, not really. Answer the phone, no. Work on another car, Absolutely not.

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Post by dwain on Apr 3, 2019 14:01:49 GMT 1

Apr 3, 2019 13:29:31 GMT 1 carqueen said:

I would say a puncture repair takes less time than a toilet break though and i could still see the car im MOT'ing if i done this as opposed to totally leaving it and going to the toilet x

It's not about time, its about avoidability without any commercial consideration.

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Post by ivor on Apr 3, 2019 18:44:37 GMT 1

From memory you can't answer a phone when you are carrying out a test, so yeah a trip to the toilet okay, going to let a drink or puncture repair etc must wait. Remember you are only allowed to adjust headlamps when on test anything else must wait.

Hooters VTS Council member Posts: 1,121 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 18, 2024 20:34:03 GMT 1 Likes: 782	Testing procedure? Apr 3, 2019 20:54:10 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hooters on Apr 3, 2019 20:54:10 GMT 1 Do NOT take a phone call.
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karlbenz1 MOT tester Posts: 269 Last Online: Nov 19, 2020 21:51:01 GMT 1 Likes: 129	Testing procedure? Apr 3, 2019 21:23:57 GMT 1 via Tapatalk Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by karlbenz1 on Apr 3, 2019 21:23:57 GMT 1 Sure we have all had to go toilet And peak summer, head to the water cooler mid MOT But stopping to remove a wheel/tyre/puncture You are taking the pi$$ I’d say

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Post by baldrick on Apr 3, 2019 22:37:47 GMT 1

I once got a proper telling off from a incognito VE for answering my phone midway through testing his Montego . I got points .
More importantly I got a good schooling about allowing distractions during a test . I thought it would be ok to answer it while assisstant was working the lights for me .

Toilet break has to be acceptable . I ain't gonna EVER soil my keks if I get an unexpected urgent call of nature .
VEs are human you know . Treat them nice and apologise for anything you done wrong . Don't make excuses and dig yourself a deeper hole . Hold your hands up and admit you done wrong and they can be very understanding . They may even put you down for an 'educated' mark instead of points if you are honest and open about it .

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