Legally, all cars older than 3 years are required to have an annual MOT to check for faults and functionality. However, some classic cars and other historical vehicles are exempt from MOTs if they fit certain criteria. By the end of this guide, you should know everything you need to about classic car MOTs. Criteria - Does my historic vehicle need an MOT? All historical vehicles, including cars,...
Is an MOT and service the same thing? Simply put, no – there is a distinct difference between an MOT and a car service. Although the two are similar in some aspects, and often people are unsure on the difference between the two, the main difference lies in the purpose of the checks, and the guidelines which the checks are marked against. What is an MOT? An MOT is an annual test which is a requi...
According to UK law, its a legal requirement that in order to be able to drive, your vehicle must have a valid MOT certificate – and your vehicle should not be driven without one. But what happens if you drive without an MOT? Find out the risks and the financial implications from our informative guide. Driving a car without an MOT Is your car more than three years old? If so, you will require an...
If your car fails its MOT test, you will be presented with a VT30 ‘Refusal of an MOT Test Certificate’ – which informs you that your vehicle has not passed the test. This certificate also lists the reasons why your vehicle failed. So, what do you do now? Are you allowed to drive your vehicle, and can you appeal the MOT decision if you believe it’s unwarranted? Our guide has you covered. What to d...
Checking MOT history is an easy process that people are often unaware of. Simply go to the GOV.uk website - this is a free to use database which will prompt you to enter your vehicle registration number. Once this is confirmed, you will be able to access your vehicle's entire MOT history. Checking car MOT history is important for many reasons - such as when you want to find out when your MOT is d...
Get up to speed with changes to the MOT Farewell 2018, hello 2019! Here’s wishing one and all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. As always, there will be optimism in the air, accompanied by new year resolutions. Alas, the majority of best intentions will fall by the wayside, but if there’s one you should make an effort to achieve it’s ensuring your vehicle is in tip top condition – esp...
From 20th May 2018 the MOT test will change with tighter rules for diesel car emissions and new defect categories. These changes are in line with the new EU roadworthy directive and will affect cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles. What Are The Changes? Tougher Emissions Testing for Diesel Cars The new MOT test changes mean that there will be stricter emissions testing for...
The importance of the MOT test Firstly, why should you MOT your vehicle? The MOT (Ministry Of Transport) test is required by law, and is an examination for all vehicles over three years old. A valid MOT certificate is required to ensure your vehicle is legally roadworthy, and you also need a valid MOT certificate to tax your vehicle. Here are some important facts you should know about the MOT tes...
You don't have to be a good DIY car mechanic to prepare your vehicle for its MOT test. We asked our staff at the Merityre Specialists branch Hazlemere MOTs in Buckinghamshire, to give us some simple advice on at home car preparation. The most important MOT factor to consider is when is your MOT due? If you're unsure dig out your paperwork and give yourself plenty of time to prepare. An MOT test c...