lutonlad

The ITV for my Spanish car is due in early March every year and I've always been there to have it done.

However, next year I'm not able to be there until mid April.
The car is in a private driveway and not used when I'm in the UK.

If I have the ITV done as soon as I return, am I breaking any rules?

Thanks for any advice.

snikpoh

I don't think so. The new ITV will run from the date it passes the new test.

dypcdiver

Make an appointment online for when you get back and do not use the car for any other purpose other than going directly to the ITV station.

lutonlad

Thanks for the replies.

I usually get a local garage to do it, which includes a service.

Sounds like I'll be ok if I get it done as soon as I get back.

Cllve

I would look further into it if I were you as you could face fines for driving it to the test center and there is also the likely hood that the car will automatically be de-registered when a computer throws up that it has no ITV.

Please don't rely on people's opinions, mine included, get some legal advice. It's too important to take forum advice, no matter how helpful members are, as it will be you and not them who would have to pay any fines.

If you do find out the legalities, please post back.

big wheels

Is there any chance of getting it done before March?
You can have the test done any time before it expires , but your next test will be due 12 or 24 months from the new date.

The fine for driving with an expired ITV is €200

http://itvcitaprevia.es/multa-por-itv-caducada/

bobd22

I was about to ask that as I may need to get mine done early. Thanks

billgates

If the ITV has expired:

Are you allowed to drive your car to a pre-arranged ITV appointment?

In the event of a ITV failure (non-serious), you get 60days to resubmit for testing, therefore can you legally drive your car home from the ITV centre?

Can you drive your car during those 60days (to take it to a garage for repairs, collect parts, test-drive, etc)?

snikpoh

As I understand it, you can ONLY drive it to a place of repair and then back to the ITV station. No collecting parts, no test drive etc.

Dxf

Hola

From memory I believe that officially you have to take it to the ITV centre on a grua and only if it passes can you drive it away.

But I know round here that if you stopped without an ITV, the police will follow you to the ITV centre and make sure your car undergoes the test.

Davexf

Fred James

No, you can drive it to and from the garage when it has been fixed. The only time you need a grua is when you have a dangerous fail and it cannot even be driven to the garage.

Loafing Along

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Simple answer is "Yes" . The question is whether or not you get caught. I had a similar problem and rang the ITV centre explaining I would be a few days late due to travelling and they said , in the politest possible way, "That is your problem".

snikpoh

Why? If it's off road, do you still need an ITV? Imagine a vehicle that is in an accident and is unroadworthy - does it need an ITV? It might not yet be in a garage for repair until the insurance underwriter has been to assess it.

We were in that situation recently. Couldn't repair the bike until the assessor had been, in the meantime, the ITV ran out. It took nearly 6 months before the bike could be fixed.

Loafing Along

Obviously while off the road not a problem but driving it even to the ITV centre without valid ITV means insurance is also invalid. Also arrival day " Must pop to supermarket" same scenario.

snikpoh

So the answer to the OP is actually NO not yes.

If it's on a private driveway and he get's an ITV as soon as he returns, then he's OK.


I'm not sure that insurance is invalidated for not having an ITV. I think this is the same in UK regarding the MOT.