(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..!