(13 Oct 2020, 4:39 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]I suspect that it's all complicated by MOT extensions granted due to COVID-19 - it was due an MOT in May, extended for 3 months - perhaps they think it's 6 months (or even 12 months), or DVSA could be wrong, given the circumstances.
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers
My car's MOT was extended, in the same way in which buses have had their MOTs extended, and their website has been updated to reflect my new expiry date (next month).
(13 Oct 2020, 4:47 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]My car's MOT was extended, in the same way in which buses have had their MOTs extended, and their website has been updated to reflect my new expiry date (next month).
I suspect that they (GCT) are "confused"!
(13 Oct 2020, 4:51 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]I suspect that they (GCT) are "confused"!
Knowing GCT, they probably had it timetabled to go in, but never bothered running it
ZCX & UTG are vor due to gearbox failure, as is ZCU or V
PGE is back in service
CHN & BJU are long term vor, due to engine failure (Not on GCT premises at present)
BJO and FRZ are vor
(13 Oct 2020, 5:46 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]ZCX & UTG are vor due to gearbox failure, as is ZCU or V
PGE is back in service
CHN & BJU are long term vor, due to engine failure (Not on GCT premises at present)
BJO and FRZ are vor
Ouch! With a combined PVR of around 32(??) excluding schools and shoppers services, and just 42 buses allocated if that fleet list is correct, it must be incredibly tough to meet PVR at the moment (especially if the others which I noted as having expired MOTs aren't currently in service).
Seemingly a red 16-seat minibus operating service R1 today, nice to see the 14:13 23 departing the Galleries a fair few minutes early as well.
Seen an e200 on 32a today instead of breadvan
(18 Oct 2020, 9:36 pm)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]Seen an e200 on 32a today instead of breadvan
Two where on I’ll post them on my flicker which is listed above thx to dan
(18 Oct 2020, 10:42 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]I note that SF14HAA and SF14HAO, which are two Bluebirds normally allocated to the 'R' services, were seemingly not allocated yesterday. I wonder if it has anything to do with my mention earlier this week that their MOTs had expired?
(13 Oct 2020, 12:19 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]- SF14HAA - MOT expired 4 October 2020
- SF14HAO - MOT expired 1 October 2020
- SL16YPE - MOT expired 18 August 2020, but photos on Facebook show the vehicle in service on 20 August, 27 August and 3 September 2020 - attached is the example uploaded by Ian Hardie on the North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook group, showing the vehicle in service on 3 September 2020?
It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.
SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!
(24 Oct 2020, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.
SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!
Wonder if NEXUS will take action?, could they be fined, if so how much?, its something they wouldn't want, with everything happening atm with COVID.
(24 Oct 2020, 4:51 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Wonder if NEXUS will take action?, could they be fined, if so how much?, its something they wouldn't want, with everything happening atm with COVID.
If all of these rumours are true, then Nexus are probably the least of their worries.
(24 Oct 2020, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.
SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!
Spotted this pic of SF65ARO on Facebook the other week which is pretty concerning
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White Enviro on the 73, just left Sunderland.