Mot

[Rip3z]

Now this may seem a really easy question, but can someone explain a few things about MOT to me - my first one is coming up in a week or so.

I understand all the things they test.

What happens if something fails though? Do you have a set time to get it fixed and then have to pay more money to them?

When should you book the MOT for? A week before it runs out? Or the date it runs out?

Thanks all.

 

[Pat_986]

Book a week or two before it runs out, I think they have just changed the rules re a failed MOT. You use'd to have a week to fix any problems before paying again. I think now they will charge you again, unless they do the work on the car.

Harsh!!

 

[Rip3z]

Any1 confirm that ^?

 

[RSi Dave]

With the new system:

If it fails on small things like window wipers, lights etc... its a free retest on the day.

If it fails on major things then depending on where you go some garages give free retests within a week, however some dont and some garages prefer them to do work and then pass the it.

I always go for 1 week before the MOT date, gives you time to drive legally if something is wrong, just ask them to carry the date over to the next one.

 

[RSi Dave]

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvowners/mottesting/mottesting.htm

 

[Leeshez]

~I won,t know till march 2008 sorry