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Horn
Hi, Does my Horn on my car have to work to pass an MOT?

MOT Introduction
Which year was the MOT introduced

Rear Wipers
I have a hatchback and the rear windscreen wiper isn't working. > Would that class as a failure? As saloons don't have rear ones. Is it a > case of 'if it's there, it should be working?'

No Spare Wheel
Is a spare wheel needed to pass the MOT?

MOT Notification
Am I notified by the VIA when my test date is due?

MOT TEST
how many cars fail the test

Windscreen wiper
Can I pass the MOT with the drivers side wiper only

Motorcycle indicators
If on a 1991 motorcycle the indicators are removed, will this fail an MOT

Motorscooter MOT
My motor scooter is due for it's first MOT at the beginning of December. I wont be using it untill the middle of next year. How long can I leave the scooter with no MOT if I leave it locked in the garage

Japanese imported car doesn't have rear fog light
My Honda Prelude (1996) import does not have a rear fog light. I cannot tell if it has been removed or if it was never included as part of the standard spec. There is no sign of a switch to control a fog light. Do i require one therefor in order to pass a Mot test?

MOT test on a rear brake imbalance
Question: My wifes Toyota Corolla estate has failed the MOT test on a rear brake imbalance one wheel 180 n/m one wheel 220 n/m does the brake imbalance apply to rear brakes (one mot test station says not

I brought my car from France and I need an MOT
I brought my car from France and I need an MOT to get new UK registration number and plates. Do I have anything special to carry out in this MOT and how much will it cost me?

Holiday Abroad
We are taking our car abroad this summer, do we have to take the MOT certificate and log book with us?

pre-MOT’ test
I have heard a friend recommending a ‘pre-MOT’ test, surely this is just paying for the same items to be checked twice?

Parking brake
My parking brake lever travels 4 or 5 notches before it is fully engaged, a friend told me it must not be more than 3 notches or it will fail, is this true?

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