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What is an MOT?
The MOT scheme is primarily a road safety measure designed to ensure
as far as possible that all cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles
more than 3 years old
M.O.T.
Stands
for Ministry Of Transport
Remember-
the test certificate relates only to the condition of the testable
items at the time of the test and should not be regarded as evidence
of their condition at any other time; nor should it be accepted
as evidence of the general mechanical condition of the vehicle
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Can I watch an MOT vehicle inspection?
Yes providing
you do not cause any interference to the test.
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Can my vehicle be driven on a public highway after failing
a pre-test?
Cars and motorcycles
MUST normally pass an MOT test three years from the date of the
first registration and every year after that. You MUST NOT drive
a vehicle without an MOT certificate, when it should have one.
Driving an unroadworthy vehicle may invalidate your insurance.
Exceptionally, you may drive to a pre-arranged test appointment
or to a garage for repairs required for the test.
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How long do I have after failing an MOT before taking the second
test?
There is no
set time limit before a retest and it is at the discretion of
the individual. Remember - a car that does not have a current
MOT Certificate is not allowed to be used on the road except when
going for repairs for a test, or to a prearranged test.
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How much does an MOT cost?
| Test Class
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Fee(2006)
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| Class I &
II |
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| Solo motorbicycles
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£27.15 |
| Class II |
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| Motorbicycle combinations
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£34.65 |
| Class III |
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| Three wheeled
vehicles |
£34.65 |
| Class IV |
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| Cars &
light vans |
£50.35 |
| Minibuses |
£52.60 |
| Class IVA |
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| Minibuses with
additional seatbelts |
£58.75 |
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| Class V |
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| Non-PSV minibuses
and buses (13-16 passenger seats) |
£54.65 |
| Non-PSV minibuses
and buses (17 or more passenger seats) |
£74.10 |
| Class VA
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| Non-PSV minibuses
and buses with additional seat belts (13-16 passenger seats)
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£73.95 |
| Non-PSV minibuses
and buses with additional seat belts (17 or more passenger
seats) |
£114.45 |
| Class VII |
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| Light goods
vehicles |
£53.80 |
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When is my car eligible for its first MOT?
When it is
three years old
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How long does an MOT test take?
Approximately
45 minutes, but varies.
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Do I need to make an appointment for my car to be tested?
Normally yes
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Am I notified by the VIA when my test date is due?
Unlike road
tax, where you receive a reminder, the mot test is your responsibility.
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My MOT is due on the 5/7/2007. Can I take it before that date?
Yes, but the
MOT certificate is only valid for 12 months from the date of the
test.
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Do I need to stay with my vehicle?
Normally no.
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I have lost my MOT certificate, can I get a duplicate copy?
Yes - The
simplest way is to go back to the garage where the vehicle was
tested, tell them the approximate date of the test and they
should be able to give you a duplicate certificate. The fee
is £10.00.
If you do
not have the details of the garage (i.e. You have just bought
the car) The Vehicle Inspectorate (0845 600 5977) may be able
to help.
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