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Hoot guide to MOTs
What is an MOT?
Vehicles that have been on the road for over three years must undergo an MOT test every year. All you have to do is take your car to a garage where it will be checked for faults, repairs needed and general roadworthiness.
How much will an MOT cost?
For cars an MOT test will cost you around £45 and for motorcycles an MOT is £20-£30, depending on whether you have a side car.
What is an MOT certificate?
Once your car passes its MOT you will receive a certificate confirming that it was up to the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law at the time of your test. However, this certificate does not mean that your car will be roadworthy untilthe certificate expires and does not mean that you should stop maintaining your car in the mean time.
What is tested during an MOT?
Here are just a few of the many necessary tests that will be carried out on your car:
- Registration plate: the condition of your plates and how securely they are fixed to your car
- Lights: the condition, colour and alignment of your head lamps
- Steering and suspension: good suspension and everything is in working order
- Brakes: tested for efficiency and brake fluid checked
- Tyres: correct size, type and condition, especially tread and depth, tested for legal requirements
The future of MOTs
From 2005 all approved MOT testing stations will be connected to a central database meaning that some garages will enter your test
records onto a computerised system. You will then receive an A4 certificate that acts as a receipt for your MOT. Your proof of MOT will
be the computer record which can be useful if you want to renew your road tax
online.
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*A replacement car can usually be arranged under any of the following conditions:
1.Non fault accident – where we have the name, car registration number and insurance details of the person who caused the accident, we will supply a replacement car on a credit hire basis. This means the charges for this service will be passed onto the insurance company of the person who was responsible for the accident. This service may not be available where we are unable to get an admission of liability from their insurance company, or wherethe driver is unknown or uninsured.
2.If you have comprehensive insurance, a replacement car may be available under the terms of your insurance policy. Please check your policy details for more information.
3.The repairing garage may be able to provide a replacement car. This is subject to availability.
