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I have replaced one headlight bulb (D1S), and have noticed it is slightly brighter than the alternate side. New bulb is 6000k colour temp, and I assume the alternate bulb is 4000k or 5000k. My MoT is due...
My offside rear fog light turns on but nearside doesn't. Will this fail an MoT on the basis 'all lights should be working' or since the critical offside fog light works it will pass?
One DRL light is out, will this cause a fail for an MoT? It's on a 2013 Nissan Note.
I have had my car MoT'd 3 weeks earlier than the expiry date of current certificate, unfortunately the car failed its test. Can I legally drive the car for the next 3 weeks until current certificate expires?
I will be changing my 19 plate Toyota Corolla for a brand new one in early March 2024. My current car is due for an annual service and MoT on the 10th. Would it be prudent of me to have it serviced and...
Is it illegal to disable the AdBlu system and can the disablement be checked say with a MoT?
If my car fails the MoT prior to the expiry date of the current MoT certificate what is the status? When looking on the government check and MoT status it shows fail but also says the current MoT is coming...
I am having a chip in my windscreen repaired via my insurance company and am paying £25 excess. Their approved repairer has said that there may still be a visible mark and they can’t guarantee it will...
My car passed an MoT in early June this year. Six weeks later a main dealership inspected it (as part of service) and told me the front 2 brake discs were both 90% worn. I probably did less than 200 miles...
I have been supplied with a hire car by my employer for work, which was previously used by another employee. It has a front fog lamp with a broken glass cover. The bulb still works but is is legal to...
 

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