22(1)A vehicle is an exempt vehicle (Re Excise Duty) when it is being used solely for the purpose of—

(a)submitting it

MOST IMPORTANTLY:

(by previous arrangement for a specified time on a specified date)

for a compulsory test .

and

Reg 6 Motor Vehicles (Tests) regulations 1981

(2) Pursuant to section 44(6) the Secretary of State hereby exempts from section 44(1) (Test Certificate) the use of a vehicle—

(Most importantly)

(a)(i)for the purpose of submitting it by previous arrangement for, or bringing it away from, an examination

In neither case does it stipulate that it has to be taken to the nearest Garage although it is stated that taking a vehicle from Cornwall to John of Groars would be frowned upon and shoud therefore what is proposed PROVIDING test is pre=booked ( and recorded so)

A cautionary note is that this does not cover any defects which may be found if stopped and for which the vehicle could be put off the road and driver/owner reported for offences committed in relation to Con and Use and Lighting regs. One should therefore check before hand that beast complies with MOT requirements (

Would save a lot of hassle if test could be arranged near port of entry.

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