Thousands of cars fail new MOT test - here’s how to make sure yours passes
CAR due an MOT? Do not get caught out by last year’s changes, which could make it more likely you will fail.
But changes in England, Scotland and Wales have seen the introduction of the new categories “minor”, “major” and “dangerous” for any defects.If a car fails because of a dangerous fault, it is illegal to drive it on a public road — an offence punishable by a £2,500 fine and up to six penalty points.Now, a dangerous fault means a car cannot be driven until it is repaired.
“However, we’ve already seen examples of garages using an interpretation of the wording in the guidance to bully motorists to get repairs done before leaving the premises, which they have no right to do. If you are concerned your MOT garage is ripping you off, you can call another one and arrange for them to collect it on a truck to repair elsewhere.MOTOR repair boss Matthew Tumbridge ended up in a taxi after his own car fell foul of the new MOT rule change last year.
If your car’s problems are so severe that repairs would cost more than the car is worth, then you could get some money for scrapping it.There are companies, such as CarTakeBack, that pay around £100 to £125 for a medium-sized car — and you could get extra if your vehicle has reusable parts.
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