Top 10: The most common MoT failure points
There are few less satisfying elements to car ownership than failing your MoT test. If your car is properly maintained and in good condition, the current MoT shouldn't pose too many problems. But sometimes all it takes is a little neglect, or lack of preparation, to see your pride and joy fall at the first hurdle.
And taking a look at the top 10 reasons for failing the MoT test, many, many of those failed MoT tests are eminently avoidable. Not only that, but they are cheaply and easily fixed. Take five minutes out to read the failure list, and ask yourself this - when did you last make the basic checks to avoid these failure points? If it was more than a couple of weeks ago, you know what to do.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment - Position lamps - Front lamps
10% failure rate
Blown headlamp bulbs are another big ticket MoT failure, although as cars get more tightly packaged, the ability change them is getting increasingly difficult. If in doubt, though, pop over to your local motor factor, dealer or specialist, and discuss what's involved.
jamesh12 on 9 February 2017
I have read elsewhere that a Michelin spokesman stated that there is no significant benefit in changing tyres at 3 mm rather than 1.6mm.
Niall Lazenby on 26 July 2017
I would advise always getting a second opinion as well. I got an MOT done down the road from me when I moved (having never been there before) and I didn't quite trust it. Went on this Who can fix my car site www.whocanfixmycar.com/ to find a proper mechanic and he told me that this garage I had been to at first was lying to me about the work he wanted to carry out on my car. Second opinion always counts.
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