Thanks for the info chaps.

My MoT expired on the 18th and there's no way I can get one before the end of the year, and unlikely I can get one before the end of January!

To be honest, it probably won't pass (needs new ball joint on front and a rear wheel bearing) and it's gonna cost too much to fix and get thru comparred to the value of the car! Cars only worth £150 FFS!

I know it's wrong, but I am pondering just chancing it - I got tax up till the end of May and by that time I will probably have found a half decent car that I want - I only got this one cos I suddenly realised I needed a car 2 days before my works van was returned when I left Autoglass!