"15 Tips About the MOT Test From Industry Experts ."
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[ "15 Tips About the MOT Test From Industry Experts There are several things you should know about the MOT test before booking your car in for its annual check-up. Here, we give you all the info you need to make sure your car passes its MOT.What is an MOT test?An MOT Bolton test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. All vehicles over 3 years old must have an annual MOT test.The test covers:- Lights and signalling equipment- Steering and suspension- Brakes- Tyres and wheels- Seatbelts- Bodywork and structure- Exhaust system and emissions- Drivers view of the road- Registration plates and VIN (vehicle identification number);- Mirrors- Wipers and washersYou can get your vehicle MOT Bolton tested up to 28 days before its anniversary date without losing any of the remaining time left on its current certificate.How much does an MOT test cost?The maximum fee that you can be charged for an MOT is currently 54.85, although this may vary depending on where you live in the country.If your car fails its MOT, you will be given a refusal of issue certificate and will need to have the necessary repairs carried out before you can have another test. You will usually only be able to have one free retest within 10 working days of the original test. If you take your car to a different garage for the retest, you will have to pay the full MOT fee again.What if my car is due an MOT but I cant get it to a garage?If your car is due an MOT but you are unable to take it to a garage, you can apply for a SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification). This means that you declare your vehicle to be off the road and do not use it on public roads until such time as it has a current MOT certificateIve just bought a used car  does it need an MOT?Yes. All cars over 3 years old must have a valid MOT certificate. If you buy a used car that is less than 3 years old, you will automatically get a grace period of 6 months before an MOT is required and also the status of the ;Car Service Bolton done by that car.Can I check if my car has any motoring offences on its record?Yes. You can check your cars MOT history online at the DVLA website.My car has failed its MOT  what should I do?If your car fails its MOT, you will be given a refusal of issue certificate and will need to have the necessary repairs carried out before you can have another test. You will usually only be able to have one free retest within 10 working days of the original test. If you take your car to a different garage for the retest, you will have to pay the full MOT fee again.What are the most common reasons for cars failing their MOT?The most common reasons for cars failing their MOT are due to faults with the lights and signalling equipment, steering and suspension, brakes and tyres.How can I make sure my car passes its MOT?There are several things you can do to make sure your car passes its MOT:- Check your cars lights and signalling equipment regularly-; Your cars steering and suspension for wear and tear- Check your cars brakes regularly- Your cars tyres for wear and tear;What if I dont agree with the results of my MOT?If you dont agree with the results of your MOT, you can appeal the decision. You will need to provide evidence to support your appeal, such as photos or witness statements. You can find more information about appealing an MOT decision on the DVSA website.so there you have it  everything you wanted to know about the MOT test! If you have any questions about your car's MOT, please feel free to contact us. We're always happy to help!" ]