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My current car (an older polluting diesel) is going to be scrapped in return for a significant discount on a new car. However in prep for the MoT in a couple of days I took my current car to Halfirds today...
My third brake light is an LED strip of nine lights. Two of them are out, is this an MoT fail?
My 2013 Volvo V40 offside daytime running light is out - would this be an MoT fail?
Will a non-opening rear door mean an MoT fail?
How can I get a copy of my MoT certificate?
If buying a car with a Category N, do I need a certificate after repairs so that it is approved to drive again?
My 11-year-old Focus Diesel Estate is showing signs of rust. I was advised at the last MoT to get it waxoyl. Please could you tell me what is the general advice on such?
Is it my imagination or are car headlights getting ridiculously bright? Is there a maximum brightness legally allowed? As it now gets dark at tea time I spend much of my time with one hand on the wheel...
My 2009 car has just failed its MoT for having different sized tyres on the same axle. The spare wheel (steel, but not a space saver with a speed restriction painted on it) was fitted, with the original...
Yesterday at its first MoT, my BMW M240i received an 'advisory' re cracking to all four Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres. Is this unusual and should I be concerned? The car has covered only 15,000 miles.
 

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