Motest

Because of the many thousands of cars and vans we test each year, we are very experienced in understanding the test and the vulnerable points on different makes and models. The quality of our MOT's is second to none and we understand classic cars, modern cars, vans, motor homes and valuable exotic's.

You need a valid MOT if your car or van is over 3 years old. If your name is in the logbook, you are the registered keeper, so it is your responsibility to ensure it has an MOT if it is to be driven on the public road. If your vehicle does not have a valid certificate, it may only be driven on the public road to the MOT testing station and back for a pre booked test and with correct insurance cover.

There are a surprisingly large number of MOT items that you can quickly check yourself, with no specialist knowledge or equipment, as listed below.* Airbag / ABS / Traction control / TPMS (vehicles registered post 2012) if lit while the engine is running, are MOT failures.

Other key items that would be checked at the testing station are steering, vehicle structure, windscreen, suspension, seats, brakes, fuel & exhaust systems, emissions and tow bar if fitted.

A. You must keep any vehicle driven on the road in a roadworthy condition. The MOT checks that at the time of your test, the vehicle meets road traffic act requirements and key environmental standards. It IS NOT the same as having your vehicle serviced and DOES NOT check its general mechanical condition.

Regular servicing reduces the risk of breakdown and keeps the car in better condition and when stamped in your service book, adds 's to its resale value. An MOT is an essential safety check, but should not to be confused with a service. MOT testers are forbidden to remove or replace any item. A service allows us to change and/or inspect essential fluids and components such as oil, brake fluid and key filters.