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MOT TEST BY franklinhow many cars fail the test...how many cars fail the test
Windscreen wiper BY Mark ValentineCan I pass the MOT with the drivers side...Can I pass the MOT with the drivers side wiper only
Motorcycle indicators BY Graham WardIf on a 1991 motorcycle the indicators a...If on a 1991 motorcycle the indicators are removed, will this fail an MOT
Motorscooter MOT BY RobinMy motor scooter is due for it's first M...My motor scooter is due for it's first MOT at the beginning of December. I wont be using it untill the middle of next year. How long can I leave the scooter with no MOT if I leave it locked in the garage
Japanese imported car doesn't have rear fog light BY Jamie ProphetsMy Honda Prelude (1996) import does not ...My Honda Prelude (1996) import does not have a rear fog light. I cannot tell if it has been removed or if it was never included as part of the standard spec. There is no sign of a switch to control a fog light. Do i require one therefor in order to pass a Mot test?
MOT test on a rear brake imbalance BY Les HedauxQuestion: My wifes Toyota Corolla estate...Question: My wifes Toyota Corolla estate has failed the MOT test on a rear brake imbalance one wheel 180 n/m one wheel 220 n/m does the brake imbalance apply to rear brakes (one mot test station says not
I brought my car from France and I need an MOT BY Guerric BrunetI brought my car from France and I need ...I brought my car from France and I need an MOT to get new UK registration number and plates. Do I have anything special to carry out in this MOT and how much will it cost me?
Holiday Abroad BY LoiseWe are taking our car abroad this summer...We are taking our car abroad this summer, do we have to take the MOT certificate and log book with us?
pre-MOT’ test BY ChristineI have heard a friend recommending a ‘pr...I have heard a friend recommending a ‘pre-MOT’ test, surely this is just paying for the same items to be checked twice?
Parking brake BY StretchMy parking brake lever travels 4 or 5 no...My parking brake lever travels 4 or 5 notches before it is fully engaged, a friend told me it must not be more than 3 notches or it will fail, is this true?
Car’s suspension BY JanetMy car’s suspension is working well enou...My car’s suspension is working well enough but there is a noise which, I suspect, is a rear wheel bearing. Does the MOT test cover such noises
Indicators American import BY freddieMy car is an American import with the in...My car is an American import with the indicators flashing red in the rear lights. I have yet to register in the U.K. for the M.O.T.Test, are these lights acceptable here
Noisey Silencer BY TommyMy SILENCER has been 'bored-out' by a pr...My SILENCER has been 'bored-out' by a previous boy-racer owner - It makes my modest Vauxhall Corsa sound like an AC Cobra on heat! I'm worried about its first MOT, which is due next month; do I need to get a new one?
Belt eating dog BY StanMy dog, unfortunately, chews the SEATBEL...My dog, unfortunately, chews the SEATBELTS in the rear of my car with the result that they are badly frayed, but they still work, will this necessarily fail the MOT?
Tyre Import BY AlanI bought a new TYRE whilst abroad on hol...I bought a new TYRE whilst abroad on holiday recently and I notice it does not show the size of the tyre on the wall - Will this affect the MOT test?
Brake Problems BY TrevorThe BRAKES on my front wheels pull very ...The BRAKES on my front wheels pull very slightly to the left when applied in emergency, at other times it is not noticeable. Will this imbalance automatically fail the Test?
Headlamp Repair BY MikeMy HEADLAMP lens has a professional repa...My HEADLAMP lens has a professional repair and it has not affected the beam, will this fail the MOT: I cannot get a new lens, as they are no longer available.
Grey Import BY RickyI own a ‘grey import’ manufactured in 19...I own a ‘grey import’ manufactured in 1998 but not imported to the UK until 2001. Is the MOT test due from the third anniversary of registration in the UK or original manufacture and delivery abroad.
My new car is not yet registered in my name BY FranklynMy new (second-hand) car is not yet regi...My new (second-hand) car is not yet registered in my name and the log book (V.5) is still with Swansea: Can I test the car?
New exhaust problem BY BrianMy exhaust developed a “pin hole” and I ...My exhaust developed a “pin hole” and I am in dispute at present with the exhaust centre that fitted same: My MOT test is due shortly, must I delay the test until a new system is fitted?
I require further information on Headlights BY Tim FoxallI require further information on the min...I require further information on the minimum throw required from dipped and full beam head lights if there is such a constraint made upon vehicles in the UK. Additionally is there a maximum throw allowed to avoid dazzling?
Spongey Brakes BY Pat RichardsMy wife’s 1982 Mini has “spongy” brakes ...My wife’s 1982 Mini has “spongy” brakes but the car seems to stop well enough with a little pumping. Will this automatically fail the MOT? A major repair would cost us more than the car is worth!
LHD Headlights BY Christine MillsMy car, a Renault Twingo, is LHD and pre...My car, a Renault Twingo, is LHD and previously registered in Spain. I have fitted AA approved masks to the headlamps to stop glare from the dipped beam, will they be acceptable for the MOT?
BMW Boot lock BY Robin WiseThe lock on the boot of my BMW 3-series ...The lock on the boot of my BMW 3-series is really hard to undo, would this problem fail an MOT?
French MOT BY Tony WalmerI am going to live in France for three m...I am going to live in France for three months during which time the MOT will expire. Is it possible to have the test carried out in France?
Hazard warning lights BY Roy CarrI have a 1985 car fitted with hazard war...I have a 1985 car fitted with hazard warning lights but they are temperamental and despite my garage’s attempts to fix them, they do not always work. If I explain the position to the examiner, and the fact that prior to 1986 a hazard warning device was not required by regulation, could they be exempt from the MOT test?
Child Proof Locks BY Tim CrowleyThe ‘child-proof’ lock on one of the rea...The ‘child-proof’ lock on one of the rear doors of my estate car is faulty and I cannot always open the door from the inside, if this happens on the MOT test, will it fail?
Agricultural Tractor BY FrancesDoes an agricultural tractor used primar...Does an agricultural tractor used primarily off road with occasional on road use need an MOT
Out of date MOT BY ColletteMy MOT ran out on 26th May, my test is b...My MOT ran out on 26th May, my test is booked for 5th June, which is the first available appointment at my normal garage due to the long weekend. How I do I stand with regards to driving my car in the meantime
Euro MOT BY FrankIs it possible to have your car MOT on t...Is it possible to have your car MOT on the continent
Boot Lock BY Maxine HortonThe lock on the boot of my Ford Fiesta i...The lock on the boot of my Ford Fiesta is really hard to undo, would this problem fail an MOT?
MOT Repairs BY Andrew MorrisonWhere to complain about cost of MOT work...Where to complain about cost of MOT work carried out
Sidelights BY PhilCan a vehicle fail the MOT Test having a...Can a vehicle fail the MOT Test having amber sidelights
MOT Test BY Mike SouthportWhat does the MOT cover...What does the MOT cover
MOT Certificates BY J BrownLost or Damaged MOT Certificates...Lost or Damaged MOT Certificates
MOT Test BY DesWhen was the MOT Test introduced...When was the MOT Test introduced
Wing Mirror BY MikeWould a broken wing mirror cause you to ...Would a broken wing mirror cause you to fail the MOT
Spare Wheel BY George TruroWould a worn spare wheel tyre cause you...Would a worn spare wheel tyre cause you to fail the MOT
HPI Check BY Gavin/GrahamWhat do the catagories mean when a car i...What do the catagories mean when a car is written off?? Specifically group D
Motor Caravans BY JaquelineI have been looking around for a motor c...I have been looking around for a motor caravan to replace the old family jalopy, do these require any special commercial M.O.T. testing ?
Shock absorbers BY Terry from CardiffMy 1996 Mondeo needs new shock absorbers...My 1996 Mondeo needs new shock absorbers at the rear and my local Ford garage has quoted £150 - This seems very expensive, is there a safe alternative ?
Mini sub-frame BY Brian from LiverpoolMy 1972 Mini Mayfair is due for it’s M....My 1972 Mini Mayfair is due for it’s M.O.T. Test next month and I’m sure that the sub-frame is rotten. Does the Test cover this and how much will it cost to fix ?



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