"Do's and Don'ts for a Successful MOT Test"
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[ "Do's and Don'ts for a Successful MOT TestWhen you take your car in for its annual MOT test, you want to make sure that it passes with flying colours. After all, a failed MOT can mean costly repairs and even having to re-take the test. To help you avoid any stressful surprises, we've put together a list of twelve do's and don'ts for a successful MOTYou will need to have the repairs carried out by an authorised garage before you can legally drive your vehicle on the road againHere are 12 Do's and Don'ts for a Successful MOT Test:DO's:1. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition before taking it for its class 4 MOT Oswestry. This means that all of the lights, tyres, brakes and other safety features should be in good working order. If you are not sure whether your vehicle is up to scratch, you can take it to an authorised garage for a pre-MOT check.2. Remember to renew your MOT certificate before it expires3. Keep your vehicle's registration document (V5C) in a safe place as you will need to present this when you take your vehicle for its MOT test.4. Make sure you have all of the necessary documents with you when you take your vehicle for its MOT test, including your V5C, insurance certificate and MOT certificate (if you have one).5. Be prepared to pay the MOT fee when you take your vehicle for its test. The current fee is 54.85 for cars and motorbikes, although this may vary depending on where you live in the UK.6. If your vehicle fails its MOT test, don't panic. You can either carry out the repairs yourself or take your vehicle to an authorised garage to have them carried out.7. Once the repairs carry out, you will need to take your vehicle back for a re-test. You can usually do this free of charge within 10 working days of the original test.8. If your vehicle passes its MOT, congratulations! Remember to renew your certificate before it expires.9. When your vehicle's MOT certificate expires, you will need to take it for another MOT test. You can usually do this up to one month before the expiry date without losing any remaining time on your certificate.DON'T:1. Don't leave it until the last minute to renew your MOT certificate!;2. Don't take your vehicle for its class 4 MOT Oswestry without all of the necessary documents, including your V5C, insurance certificate and MOT certificate (if you have one). You will not be able to have your vehicle tested if you don't have these with you.3. Don't try to cheat the system by carrying out repairs yourself or taking your vehicle to an unauthorised garage. 4. Don't forget to renew your MOT certificate when it expires!5. Don't panic if your vehicle fails its MOT test!  You can either carry out the repairs yourself or take your vehicle to an authorised garage to have them carried out.6. Don't forget to take your vehicle back for a re-test once the repairs carry out. You can usually do this free of charge within 10 working days of the original test.7. Don't forget to keep your MOT certificate in a safe place!8. Don't let your vehicle's MOT certificate expire! You will need to take your vehicle for another MOT test when it does.9. Don't try to drive your vehicle without a valid MOT certificate! It is illegal to do so and you could be fined if you are caught.Following these simple dos and Don'ts will help ensure that your vehicle passes its MOT test with flying colours. Remember, an up-to-date MOT certificate is a legal requirement if you want to drive your vehicle on the road. So don't let it expire!ConclusionAn MOT certificate is a legal requirement if you want to drive your vehicle on the road in the UK. Make sure you renew it before it expires and don't forget to keep your car in good condition so that it passes its MOT test with flying colours. Following these simple dos and Don'ts will help ensure a successful MOT test for your vehicle" ]