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I bought a second-hand Dodge (2008 model) around four months ago. The car was sold with a new MoT which had an advisory foe the rear subframe (corroded but not seriously weakened).
This week the axle...
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I had my windscreen replaced recently and in the process they managed to scrape the VIN sticker and some of the numbers are difficult to read. I will of course be asking them to put it right. But is the...
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I read a few years back that you could have your car MoT tested at a council-run testing centre. Is that still the case? How would I find my local council MoT test centre?
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On my Mitsubishi Shogun (2005 model) the 4WD light is flashing when in 2WD mode and the ABS light comes up randomly. But there seem to be no negative effects when I drive. Would these be an MoT failure?
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My garage has informed me that my car will fail its MoT because the rear tailgate will not open. It's a Fiat 500. Are they correct? And if they are, what can I do?
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I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time.
The car was returned with a fresh MoT certificate after...
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My car is currently on SORN and it needs some work before it will pass the MoT.
I know I can drive my insured but SORN'd car to a pre-booked MoT without a valid MoT or road tax. However, if the car fails...
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Do I need to tax and MoT my car I am not using due to ill health?
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My 2005 Citroen Berlingo Multispace's sliding side doors won't open from the outside (or with central locking) but unlocks OK from the inside when necessary.
I only use the car as a 'van' i.e. rear seats...