MOT Advisories

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Originally Posted by mac61

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
fuel tank straps rusty

Hi Michael,

I think that these three comments in particular suggest that this tester is being somewhat pedantic. He might have been hoping to obtain some repairs business from the owner or had a row with his wife that morning or is just keen to convince you how ‘experienced’ he is.

What you should do is organise your own inspection to put these claims to the test whether it be from someone else in the trade, a friend or just do it yourself!

Always remember that this list does not constitute faults which need to be rectified as so many people seem to believe. They are observations which the tester wishes to bring to your attention. They are somewhat subjective. It is extremely likely that if you submitted this car for a test tomorrow at a different establishment, the list of advisories would be much shorter.

Bad news sells newspapers, and it’s easy to make a dramatic case. Keep a cool head is my advice and don’t rely on one tester’s opinion.

Simon