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Motoring

MOT your car

Information about the MOT scheme, why you need a MOT certificate, MOT test fees, replacing lost or damaged MOT certificates and more

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MOT test fees
Replacing lost or damaged certificates

Role of the MOT scheme

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The functions of the MOT scheme

Role of the MOT scheme


Why do you need a MOT certificate?

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The reasons why an MOT certificate must be held

Why do you need a MOT certificate?


When should a car be MOT'd?

When your car is due for an MOT test

When should a car be MOT'd?


Components tested during your car MOT test

The components tested during your car MOT test

Components tested during your car MOT test


MOT test fees

The current MOT test fees as of 1st August 2004

MOT test fees


Types of MOT test garages

MOT test garage types

Types of MOT test garages


How to recognise an approved MOT garage

Recognising an authorised MOT garage

How to recognise an approved MOT garage


Replacing lost or damaged certificates

How to get a replacement MOT certificate

Replacing lost or damaged certificates


Checking the authenticity of an MOT certificate

How to check the MOT test certificate

Checking the authenticity of an MOT certificate


What if you disagree with a test result?

What to do if you feel the test result is incorrect

What if you disagree with a test result?


Reporting unsatisfactory service

How to report unsatisfactory service received at an MOT test station

Reporting unsatisfactory service


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