tennis@home wrote:


"Andrew May" wrote in message
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But that doesn't explain the situation where the failure does not make
the car unroadworthy. If the tyres are illegal then it clearly is
unroadworthy as well as being an MOT failure.

But what if it fails because a headlamp bulb has blown and you would
be driving home in daylight and good visibility?

And if it starts to rain and you need to use your headlights?

Its still an offence and because you have a fail notice you won't get
away with saying it must have just failed and may not be given the
opportunity to fix it before they issue a summons.


That's a bit like saying that you should be prosecuted for driving to
the pub because someone might buy you a drink. It's not a crime until
you are actually committing it.