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Former_MSE_Andrea

Hi ernie-money

When did you last have an MOT done? These changes came into effect in September so may not have applied then

Andrea

ernie-money

MSE_Andrea wrote:

Hi ernie-money

When did you last have an MOT done? These changes came into effect in September so may not have applied then

Andrea

Aha - that'll be it then! Derr... I had it done in August, didn't realise the changer were that recent, thanks!

nellejack

Hi. First time using this,,,,so very sorry if I get this wrong but can someone tell me of a council test centre in Birmingham please.


Many thanks.
J.

G_Skipper

No one at the Council seems to know about the Reigate Council MOT test centre, so unless anyone can give an address I suggest it comes off the list. Not much going cheap in the South-East!

mike_the_bike_2

yes there have been changes brought in I think from 1st sept which means if the vehicle fails on certain things it can be brought back and the garage does not have to do a complete retest..I think its up to the garage to decide what to charge you for the restest (i.e any amount up to the full cost of the MOT)..actually i'm really pleased the MOT people have listened and come up with what seems to be a reasonable solution for those that like to fix their cars themselves.

peter999

MOT Partial Retest -new rule 11/9/06
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=287218

peter999 wrote:

There is a new rule regarding MOT Retests as of 11/9/06.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/newsandevents/pressreleases/2006pressreleases/01-09-06motlaunchnewre-testprocedures.htm

This should save people money & give them flexibility to get repairs done elsewhere !!

You can take car away to get repairs done &
only a partial re-examination is required within 10 days at
half MOT cost.

"If the vehicle does not qualify for a re-test as listed in 1) or 2) above, and is brought back to the same Testing Station by the end of the tenth working day following the day of the initial test for retest, only a partial re-examination is required for which a maximum of half the full fee may be charged.

Previously, in this instance, a full re-examination of the vehicle was required for which a full fee was chargeable.
Only one partial re-examination is permissible per full examination."

I've only just found this out after having an MOT done.
I thought MOT regulations were getting ridiculous regarding retests & fees.

peter999

And I have just used this in last few days (Partial Retest) & got my car through MOT. :j
(& the original MOT was on "No Pass, No Fee" deal, so you only pay if you Pass).

peter999

tommymcg

Hi
I recently enquired to the local council concerning the public MOT station. It is located at :

Dundee Contract Services
353 Clepington Road
Dundee

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I used Suffolk CC at Rougham this summer and was failed on light allignment.
I had complained for the last 6 years that they were not good and my previous garages had said they could not improve it. My new garage fixed the adjustment in half an hour and it was passed the next morning.
Suffolk CC said a retest was only free if within 24 hours.
I was glad to have been failed (eventually!)

wireless

hi
is there one in Reading?

BlackPrince

Greenwich: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/Travel/Driving/MOTTests.htm

Fleet Management at Birchmere Business Site carry out MOTs for the commercial, private and voluntary sectors. It has been a designated MOT testing station since 2000.

Our experienced testers are fully qualified and have been approved by the Vehicle Inspectorate Agency of the Department for Transport.

MOT test feesVehicle class Description Cost (£)
4 Cars 40.00
4 9 to 12 passenger seats 40.00
5 13 to 16 passenger seats 50.00
5 16 passenger seats and over 65.00
7 3 - 3.5 tonnes 45.00
Re-tests are £20 where applicable
How to book:
Please note that MOTs are by appointment only. To book your vehicle in for an MOT, please ring service reception on 020 8921 4561.

How to pay:
Payment can be made by cash or by cheque. Please note that cheques should be made payable to ‘Greenwich Council’ and crossed ‘A/C payee only.’ We can only accept cheques with a valid cheque guarantee card.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pmFleet Management at Birchmere Business Site carry out MOTs for the commercial, private and voluntary sectors. It has been a designated MOT testing station since 2000.

Our experienced testers are fully qualified and have been approved by the Vehicle Inspectorate Agency of the Department for Transport.

MOT test feesVehicle class Description Cost (£)
4 Cars 40.00
4 9 to 12 passenger seats 40.00
5 13 to 16 passenger seats 50.00
5 16 passenger seats and over 65.00
7 3 - 3.5 tonnes 45.00
Re-tests are £20 where applicable
How to book:
Please note that MOTs are by appointment only. To book your vehicle in for an MOT, please ring service reception on 020 8921 4561.

How to pay:
Payment can be made by cash or by cheque. Please note that cheques should be made payable to ‘Greenwich Council’ and crossed ‘A/C payee only.’ We can only accept cheques with a valid cheque guarantee card.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm