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73 690 Welcome to the MOT testers and AE's forum
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182 1,288 The more we know the better we can help
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News, information and initial problems relating to the new MOT computer system due to be completely rolled out by September 2015

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161 4,143 Seat belt harnesses
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525 8,419 Brake pipe falls of after mot
by Dynamo
Oct 19, 2024 19:50:09 GMT 1
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207 2,133 Hyundai i30 annoying noise
by rocket
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26 302 Looking to the future of the MOT
by peter
May 9, 2024 9:19:09 GMT 1
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22 87 DGA 5000 Snap on gas machine unconnectable do you own one
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525 10,131 Testing facilities question
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19 385 Opinion: Stop devaluing MOTs in the eyes of motorists
by Paul
Sept 7, 2024 15:43:11 GMT 1
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51 475 S/N 03/2024
by mercedes
Oct 20, 2024 13:00:05 GMT 1
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117 2,091 MOT Training...
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220 454 Part Time MOT Work
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37 538 Vauxhall Adam subframe
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81 912 12 plate Ford Ranger
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655 9,417 Garage wire magazine
by rocket
Oct 22, 2024 0:35:27 GMT 1
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196 1,891 Unexpected surprise
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45 249 Clearing items after re test
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72 679 Brake pipe joint solution ?
by stealth
May 11, 2024 11:02:52 GMT 1

MOT Annual Training and Assessments

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38 861 Annual training and assessment 2023/4
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Nov 6, 2023 12:02:47 GMT 1
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1 14 New Class 1/2 Manual
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MOT Vehicle Technical Data (VTG) - was Vehicle Specific Information (VSI)

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7 53 Bmw retractable tow bars
by castrolrob
Apr 10, 2019 8:14:08 GMT 1
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111 183 Volvo xx 40 EV tow mode
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