If you have an older car, an annual examination is required to make sure it is roadworthy and to test its emissions. The Ministry of Transport test, commonly known as the MOT test, is performed on cars that are three years old or older. The testing must be done by the expiry date on the certificate, because driving without a MOT can mean getting a fine and your insurance may be cancelled.
What It Covers
A MOT test examines several components on a vehicle to make sure it can be driven safely without emitting pollution into the air. Mechanic shops offering affordable MOT services in Torquay check the following components of a vehicle:
- Lights
- VIN
- Registration plate
- Steering
- Suspension
- Windscreen
- Brakes
- Tyres
- Wheels
There are other systems they check as well to make sure the car can be driven on roads without incident. If the MOT is not passed, you can still drive your car as long as the testing has been done before the certificate expires.
Saving on MOT Costs
The price of having a MOT done is nominal considering the thorough testing your vehicle undergoes. Shops that offer MOT testing can only charge the official maximum amount of £54.85 for cars and caravans or £29.65 for motorbikes.
If you take your vehicle to a MOT testing site run by the local council, you may be able to save money. Fewer cars need repairs when they go to local council testing sites, so you can save a few pounds and get your MOT updated.
