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Would a start stop orange light on dash fail an mot?
My MoT renewal date was 7th October. I booked an MoT for 17th September (within 1 month), and it passed ok. But, the new MoT renewal date has come back as 17 September next year. The garage claim this...
I have a new car on order which at the moment is due in late October. My present car was serviced and MoTd in February for March 1st (2018) reg. As 6 months will have passed would it be to my advantage,...
Getting an MOT test as at when due could mean a long wait if you are unable to get a pass first time. I have been trying to get a retest, but they have no availability till a week. I did a quick check...
I took my car to a garage for an MoT about a year ago. They did nothing but when I rang they said it had failed the MoT. I've just called them and they said it was srapped.I knew nothing about this - ...
My car has developed a fault in that the Active Blind Spot system which is not working. Living in a rural part of Scotland this is no great concern however the car is due an MoT shortly and wonder if this...
I am thinking of buying a 2014 Hyundai i10. The MoT advisories for 2018/19 say ‘engine covers and undertrays fitted’, otherwise nothing else major. Have they been added by previous owner to conceal something...
Can I drive to post office for road tax when MoT is passed?
Why is my Mazda 6 short on power since recent a MoT?
My partner has just bought an Approved Used Toyota Yaris Hybrid from a Toyota main dealer on my recommendation. The MoT certificate was issued on the day of collection with no advisories. I have noticed...