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The MoT inspection manual says "There must not be more than 2 DRLs fitted and they must emit white light." The 2021+ Hyundai Tucson has 10 DRL's (described as Parametric by Hyundai). Would/should this...
My 71 reg Volvo XC40 (22,600 mls) has just had its 3 year service at a main dealer and was due its first MoT. I was told on collection that it needs one new rear shock absorber and won’t pass the MoT without...
Should a reputable car dealer sell a car with 3 different brands of tyres on. The two on the front are identical but the two on the rear different from the front and each other. The sealer says that the...
Would a start stop orange light on dash fail an mot?
My MoT renewal date was 7th October. I booked an MoT for 17th September (within 1 month), and it passed ok. But, the new MoT renewal date has come back as 17 September next year. The garage claim this...
I have a new car on order which at the moment is due in late October. My present car was serviced and MoTd in February for March 1st (2018) reg. As 6 months will have passed would it be to my advantage,...
Getting an MOT test as at when due could mean a long wait if you are unable to get a pass first time. I have been trying to get a retest, but they have no availability till a week. I did a quick check...
I took my car to a garage for an MoT about a year ago. They did nothing but when I rang they said it had failed the MoT. I've just called them and they said it was srapped.I knew nothing about this - ...
My car has developed a fault in that the Active Blind Spot system which is not working. Living in a rural part of Scotland this is no great concern however the car is due an MoT shortly and wonder if this...
I am thinking of buying a 2014 Hyundai i10. The MoT advisories for 2018/19 say ‘engine covers and undertrays fitted’, otherwise nothing else major. Have they been added by previous owner to conceal something...