Rules on MOT Failure

Typhoon2000

The MOT garage I use only do MOT’s and don’t do any repair of any sort. And you only pay when you pass. So no they can’t stop you taking it away.

Grey_Critic

Took my car in this morning for the Aircon recharging so asked the question of the owner who I have known for many years

Whilst it is not written down no other work is undertaken until they have carried out an MOT inspection -If they identify any major concerns they contact the customer before proceeding.

Taking away. This also applies when vehicles come in for other work. If they identify any major/dangerous faults then they put it in writing and ask the customer to sign acknowledging - in addition they will take a picture of the fault.

I was able to look at his rogues gallery and some were frightening