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Is the tailgate not opening an MoT failure?

I have damaged the tailgate on my Dacia Sandero stepway when taking off a bike carrier ahead of its MoT tomorrow. The hinges seem strained so it wont fully easily open. Is this an MoT failure and should I tell them in advance?

Asked on 15 April 2024 by Kevin Mulhall

Answered by David Ross
A boot that fails to open is not necessarily an MoT failure, but the tester may refuse to test the vehicle if they are unable to access certain areas of the vehicle.

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