class 7 MOT.
The class 7 MOT is for bigger goods vehicles weighing from 3,000 – 3,500 KG and it includes larger Transit vans, lorries, high-tops and trucks.
Is my van a Class 4 or 7 MOT?
You can find the GWV of your van on the chassis plate for your vehicle. You can also find it in your vehicle’s handbook. If your van’s GVW is between 3000kg and 3500kg, it is a class 7 vehicle. If it’s below 3000kg, it needs a class 4 MOT test, which we can carry out at both of our MOT test centres in Petersfield.
What MOT class is a 3.5 tonne van?
Class 7 MOTs apply to commercial vehicles that have a gross weight of between 3,000kg and 3,500kg – for example, larger versions of vans like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit.
Is a van a Class 7 for MOT?
A Class 7 MOT is required for commercial vehicles with a gross weight between 3,000kg to 3,500kg, whereas cars and smaller vans used for commercial reasons will require a Class 4 MOT. If you’re unsure of what test your vehicle requires please refer to your vehicle handbook or V5 registration document.
Do vans have a different MOT?
Van MOT rules and costs
Just like with normal car MOTs, your van needs to be tested once a year, before the expiry date listed on the current MOT certificate. There’s an exception to this, and that’s if a van is less than three years old.
Are vans Category B?
Vans Under 3.5 Tonnes
A standard driving licence will display a category ‘B’ classification, which allows you to operate the majority of basic vans like the Ford Transit. When driving a van on a category ‘B’ licence, it’s important to recognise the vehicles Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM).
Is a van M1 or N1?
M1 – it’s a car. M2 – it’s a minibus. N1 – it’s a van.
Can I drive a 3.5 T Luton van?
Can you drive a Luton van on a normal licence? Yes, you’re permitted to drive a Luton-sized van under 3.5 tonnes. This includes any public roads where vans are allowed. But if you passed your driving test before January 1 1997, the van can weigh up to 7.5 tonnes.
Is 3.5 T van a HGV?
Vehicles that are over 3.5 tonnes are referred to as ‘HGV’.
Is a Transit van a Class 4 MOT?
The class 7 MOT is for bigger goods vehicles weighing from 3,000 – 3,500 KG and it includes larger Transit vans, lorries, high-tops and trucks.
What is a Class 7 commercial vehicle?
Heavy-Duty Truck Classification
Class 7—The GVWRs for this class range between 26,001 and 33,000 pounds and usually have three axles or more. This class covers city vehicles such as street sweepers, garbage trucks, and city transit buses. Furniture trucks and smaller semis fit into this category as well.
What is checked on a class 7 MOT?
Class 7 MOT Centres
The MOT test covers: Lighting and Signalling Equipment, Steering (including suspension), Brakes, Tyres and Road Wheels, Seat Belts, Body, Structure and General Items, Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions & Drivers View of the Road.
What is a class 7 or 8 vehicle?
Class 7: Truck GVWR ranges from 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg). Class 8: Truck GVWR includes anything above 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg). These include all tractor trailer trucks.
What MOT class is a van with windows?
Class 4 MOT
In these cases the DVLA will classify your campervan as a ‘van with windows’ or ‘multi-purpose vehicle’ (MPV) in the description section of the vehicle’s V5C log book. However your campervan or motorhome is categorised, it must still undergo an annual Class 4 MOT if it was register three or more years ago.
Is a Vivaro a class 7 MOT?
A Class 7 MOT is conducted on commercial goods vehicles that carry between 3,000 kg and 3,500 kg in weight. In the Vauxhall world this is the Movano or Vivaro LWB or Vivaro Minibus Conversion.
Are all vans classed as commercial?
Lorries, vans, tractors, pickup trucks, and “car-derived vans” are all considered commercial vehicles.
Is a Luton van a B1?
Q: Do I need a special license to drive any of your hire vehicles? All vehicles on the Traffic Self Drive fleet can be driven with a standard UK car driving license (category B1), including Luton tail-lift vans and 9-seater people carriers.
Is a Luton van category B?
Yes, if you passed your driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you will have category B entitlement on your driving licence. You can legally drive a Luton van with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 3.5 tonnes.
Can I drive a van with Category B?
Driving most vans is pretty simple, so if you have a full, B category car license, you’re permitted to drive any van weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.
Is a van a B1?
A B1 licence could entitle you to drive a 3.5 tonne van. But you may need a C1 licence to drive vehicles larger than this. Regardless of when you got your licence, you should be able to drive some of the most popular vans without having to get a dedicated van licence.
What is M1 class van?
Category M1: passenger vehicles with no more than eight seats (in addition to the driver’s). Category M2: buses with more than eight seats (in addition to the driver’s) and less than 5 tonnes. Category M3: buses with more than eight seats (in addition to the driver’s) and more than 5 tonnes.