What is an MOT: how much does it cost and how long does it take?

An MOT is a legally required assessment of a car that determines whether or not it’s safe to drive on the public road. Unsurprisingly, this means many of the car’s features will be checked to ensure they’re structurally sound or working properly – including, but not limited to, making sure the front and rear lights work, ensuring the tyres are in good condition and measuring the tailpipe emissions to see if the car is adhering to specific emissions limits.
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