Pre-MOT Check · Scarborough

Pre-MOT Check in Scarborough

Our pre-MOT check looks over the items that most often cause MOT failures, so they can be put right before the test. We are not an MOT test station, but we can arrange your MOT at an approved centre and carry out any repairs.

Cars in the workshop for pre-MOT checks at Roscoe Street Garage, Scarborough

Nobody likes an MOT failure — the time off the road, the retest and the worry. A pre-MOT check at Roscoe Street Garage in Scarborough gives you a clear picture before the test, so there are fewer surprises on the day.

What we look at

We check over the areas behind most MOT failures:

  • Lights, indicators and bulbs
  • Tyres — tread depth, cuts and bulges
  • Brakes and handbrake
  • Suspension and steering
  • Wipers, washers and the windscreen
  • Exhaust leaks and warning lights
  • Visible corrosion on structural areas

Anything we find, we explain and quote for. You decide what you want doing.

Easy fixes that cause failures

A surprising number of MOT failures are for simple things — a blown bulb, worn wiper blades, an empty washer bottle or a warning light on the dash. We supply and fit wiper blades and bulbs and can diagnose warning lights before the test.

MOT arranged for you

We don't carry out the MOT test ourselves, but we can arrange the test for you at an approved test centre. If anything fails, we handle the repairs and the retest through our MOT repair service — one point of contact from start to finish.

Combine it with a service

If your service is due around the same time, it often makes sense to do both together. Ask about car servicing when you book.

What we do

  • Pre-MOT checks
  • MOT test arranged for you
  • Bulbs & wiper blades fitted
  • Brakes, tyres & suspension
  • Warning light diagnostics
  • MOT failures repaired
  • All makes & models
  • Free quote before we start
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Questions

Pre-MOT Check: Your Questions Answered

What is a pre-MOT check?

A check-over of the items that most often cause MOT failures, such as lights, tyres, brakes, suspension, wipers and warning lights, so they can be fixed before the test.

Do you carry out the MOT test?

No, we are not an MOT test station. We arrange the test for you at an approved centre and carry out any repairs needed.

How long before my MOT should I have a pre-MOT check?

A week or two before is ideal, so there is time to order parts. You can have your MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.

What are the most common MOT failures?

Lights and bulbs, tyres, brakes, suspension and visibility items such as wipers and washers are among the most common reasons for failure.

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