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All cars, after three years of their original registration date, require a car MOT by law.
You can MOT your car 28 days before your current certificate expires and the balance will be added to your new document.
At Thame Cars we work with fully trained technicians to help ensure that your car is carefully inspected to remain safe on the road. Our team will guide you through the MOT process and, should it fail, we’ll give you an accurate assessment of what’s needed to ensure it passes. Our expert technicians can perform any work necessary to ensure your car meets the MOT requirements, and you will be given a quotation prior to any work commencing.
No problem. Please call us on 01844 390 560
What does a car MOT test check involve?
The actual test takes around an hour and includes comprehensive checks of the tyres, brakes, lights, steering system, suspension and emission levels. You can either leave your car with us or book in for a “While you wait” appointment and enjoy our comfortable waiting area with free wi-fi, coffee and TV.
If your vehicle passes, a new car MOT (VT20 pass certificate) will be issued. Should it fail, you will receive a VT30 fail certificate and a form which shows the work required to bring the vehicle up to the legally required standard.
In some instances an advisory note may also be issued. This shows items that, whilst legal at the point of test, certain items are nearing the end of their serviceable life and will probably need to be replaced before your next MOT.
Once a vehicle has reached the third anniversary of its registration, an MOT is required by law on an annual basis. There are exceptions but not many. For full details, please click here.
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle if its MOT has expired. If caught, you could be prosecuted.
A MOT is £54.85
A range of important features are inspected, including lights, tyres, brakes, windows/windscreens, suspension, steering, seats and seatbelts – and exhaust system, emissions and fuel system (if applicable). call us on 01844 390 550
Thame Service Station Limited t/a Thamecars is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge fees for our Consumer Credit services. We typically receive a payment(s) or other benefits from finance providers should you decide to enter into an agreement with them, typically either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. The payment we receive may vary between finance providers and product types. The payment received does not impact the finance rate offered
All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over, Guarantees may be required. Registered in England & Wales: 2967344 Registered Office: Address: Rycote Lane Thame OX9 2BY