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Mosslea Mot Limited
0.4km
Wj King Garages Limited
0.7km
| Address: | 93 To 101 Bromley Common, BR2 9RN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8464 3456 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.wjking.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Vehicle Test Centre Bromley Limited
0.9km
Westmoreland Garage
1.1km
| Address: | 249 Southlands Road, BR1 2EG | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8464 1201 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.westmoreland-garage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Homesdale Motor Traders Limited
1.3km
| Address: | Old Homesdale Road, BR2 9LJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8460 0054 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.homesdalemotors.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 3,4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Amos And Rushbrook Limited
1.4km
Prangell Garages Limited
1.4km
Pta Motoring Centres
1.6km
| Address: | 40 Letchworth Drive, BR2 9BE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8464 2339 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.ptagarages.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol Street Bromley
1.7km
| Address: | 93 Masons Hill, BR2 9HS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8249 9000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bristolstreet.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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S G Smith Audi
1.9km
Stephen James Bromley
1.9km
| Address: | Bickley Road, BR1 2NH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8295 8500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.stephenjames.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Church Motor Company Uk Limited
2.0km
| Address: | 4 Lewes Road, BR1 2RN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8460 7346 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.churchmotorcompany.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keston Car Care Limited
2.2km
One Stop Auto Service
2.7km
| Address: | 10a Sherman Road, BR1 3JH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 3620 4012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | onestopautotech.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Ancaster Group Limited
2.9km
Kwik - Fit
3.1km
Bromley Accident Repair Centre Limited
3.2km
| Address: | 22 Farwig Lane, BR1 3RB |
| Phone: | 020 8466 9140 |
| Website: | www.bromleyaccidentrepaircentre.com |
| Classes: | 4 |
Ej Balaam And Son Limited
3.8km
Phillip Reygate Automobile Services Limited
3.9km
Aston Garages Limited
3.9km
Renault Orpington
3.9km
Jemca Bromley
4.0km
Chinese Garage Limited
4.2km
Beadles Volkswagen
4.2km
Old Forge Garage
4.4km
Church Hill Garage Of Orpington Limited
4.6km
| Address: | Church Hill, BR6 0HE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01689 821836 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.chgarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Eden Park Motorist Centre Limited
4.7km
Kwik - Fit
4.7km
Bromley Mitsubishi
4.8km
| Address: | 487 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3DB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8658 7122 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.masters-mazda.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mark Transport Co Limited
4.9km
Go Vauxhall Chislehurst
5.0km
Village Car Care
5.0km
| Address: | 81-83 Beckenham High Street, BR3 1AN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8650 1248 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.beckenham-tyres.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lookers Honda Orpington
5.0km
Tw White And Sons Limited
5.1km
Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd
5.2km
| Address: | Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd, SE9 4SW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8857 3232 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mercedes-Benz Orpington
5.3km
Masters Of Beckenham Limited
5.4km
| Address: | 150-164 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3DZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8650 9151 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.mastersgroup.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Central Auto Centre
5.4km
National Tyres & Autocare
5.5km
| Address: | 151 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3TY | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01689 833335 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.national.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Bristol Street Orpington
5.5km
Kwik Fit
5.5km
My Autos Garage Limited
5.6km
Parkside
5.7km
Trustford Eltham
5.7km
Fiveways Service Centre
5.7km
Frank Dunstall
5.8km
| Address: | 1 Goodwood Parade, BR3 3QZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8650 0814 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.frankdunstallmotorcycles.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Chinese Garage Limited
5.8km
Wj King Garages Ltd
5.8km
Ancaster
5.8km
Cray Car Care
5.9km
| Address: | Unit 5 Crayfield Industrial Park, BR5 3HP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01689 836506 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.craycarcare.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Tower Scooters & Motorcycles
6.0km
Mb Motors Addington Limited
6.0km
Wj King Garages Ltd
6.0km
Beadles Sidcup Ltd
6.0km
Pta Motoring Centre
6.1km
Go Vauxhall Beckenham
6.1km
Parker Brothers Croydon Limited
6.2km
| Address: | 9-11 Bywood Avenue, CR0 7RB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8654 1923 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.parkersofcroydon.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Eric Falce Auto Services
6.2km
Beehive Motor Works
6.3km
Albin B Motors Ltd
6.3km
| Address: | Unit 2b Maybrey Factory, SE26 5AZ |
| Phone: | 020 8650 7080 |
| Website: | www.albinbmotors.co.uk |
| Classes: | 4 |
Eden Park Motorist Centre Ltd
6.3km
| Address: | 243-251 Bromley Road, SE6 2RA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8697 7927 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.epmc.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Eltham Test Centre
6.4km
Lancaster Sidcup
6.4km
Chelsfield Motor Works Limited
6.5km
| Address: | Court Lodge Farm, BR6 6ER | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01689 890689 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.chelsfieldmotorworks.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Neves Garage Ltd
6.5km
| Address: | 23-35 Birkbeck Road, DA14 4DD | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8300 1000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | nevesgarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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N S Motors Limited
6.6km
Beckenham Mot Ltd
6.6km
Mersh Bros (Lewisham) Ltd
6.6km
Chesham Autos Limited
6.6km
| Address: | 177 Elmers End Road, BR3 4SZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8658 6264 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.cheshamautos.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Myers Motors
6.6km
Amc Vehicle Maintenance Services
6.6km
Abbey Mot Station Ltd
6.7km
Mature Loyal Autocare Ltd
6.7km
| Address: | Unit 1, SE26 5TW | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8778 7775 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | plus.google.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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R & R Automotive Ltd
6.7km
| Address: | Unit 2, DA14 5HS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8302 1640 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.randrautomotiveltd.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jemca Sidcup
6.7km
Halfords Autocentres Ltd
6.7km
Ardgowan Garage
6.8km
St Mildreds Garage
6.8km
| Address: | 110 St Mildreds Road, SE12 0RG | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8461 4624 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | mot.center | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Halfords Autocentre
6.9km
| Address: | 91-99 Elmers End Road, BR3 4TJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8659 8926 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.halfordsautocentres.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Halfords Autocentres Ltd
6.9km
Ancaster Group Limited
7.0km
Sidcup Test Centre
7.0km
The Great Automobiles Limited
7.1km
Ashburton Service Centre Limited
7.1km
Lockyer Motors
7.1km
Bellamys London Ltd
7.2km
| Address: | Bellamys London Ltd, SE12 0HL | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8857 0197 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.citroenlee.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Stephen James Ruxley
7.2km
Kwik Fit
7.2km
Kickstart Motorcycles
7.2km
Ancaster Group Limited
7.2km
Total Auto Care
7.2km
Stewie Autos
7.3km
Knighton Motors Ltd
7.3km
S G Smith (Motors) Sydenham
7.4km
D And S Auto Solutions
7.4km
| Address: | 1 Holland Road, SE25 5RF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8654 6555 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.dandsautosolutions.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Motor Werx Limited
7.5km
Blackhorse Service Station
7.6km
| Address: | 2-10 Woodside Green, SE25 5DT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8654 3126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.blackhorseservicestation.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Volkspares
7.6km
Catford Hill Motor Company
7.7km
Gonnella Brothers
7.7km
| Address: | 5a Catford Hill, SE6 4NU | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8690 0060 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.gonnellabrothers.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4,5,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Combined Vehicle Services
7.7km
South Norwood Mot Test Centre Limited
7.7km
Cedars Garage Services
7.7km
Hither Green Test Centre
7.7km
Watling Tyre Service Ltd
7.8km
St Georges Mot Centre
7.9km
| Address: | R/o 8-14 George Lane, SE13 6HH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8698 8875 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.stgeorgesmotcentre.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Brown Technical Services
8.0km
Hawstead Garage
8.0km
| Address: | Hawstead Road, SE6 4JF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8690 6363 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.rushmores.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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J & K Rackley And Sons Auto Repairs
8.0km
Elliotts Motor Company
8.0km
J R Humphreys And Son
8.1km
The Motorist Centre (Biggin Hill) Limited
8.1km
Wj King Garages Ltd
8.2km
Premier Autocentres Ltd
8.2km
M C A Garage Services
8.3km
Blackfen Mot Testing Station
8.3km
Ride Me
8.3km
Portman Cars
8.4km
Sondel Yamaha Ltd
8.4km
Blackfen Motorist Centre Ltd
8.5km
Dartmouth Service Station Ltd
8.5km
Ichthus Motor Services
8.5km
We Fix Any Car Ltd
8.5km
Kwik-Fit
8.6km
| Address: | 144 Lee High Road, SE13 5PR | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8318 9219 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.kwik-fit.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Avery Autos Limited T/a Forge Garage
8.6km
Forest Hill Car Care
8.6km
| Address: | 1 Waldram Place, SE23 2LB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8291 3903 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.foresthillcarcare.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4,7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mot Orpington
8.7km
Danson Garage
8.7km
Watling Tyre Service Limited
8.7km
Hillside Testing Station
8.7km
Autorite Limited
8.7km
| Address: | 60-61 Leslie Park Road, CR0 6TP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8655 0555 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.croydonautorepairs.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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5 Star Mot Ltd
8.7km
Avantgarde Auto Centre Limited
8.8km
| Address: | 155a Whitehorse Lane, SE25 6RB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8653 8228 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Carmot Limited
8.8km
Sunningvale Service Station Bh Limited
8.8km
Bexley Audi
8.9km
| Address: | 138 Blendon Road, DA5 1BZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8301 3050 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bexley.audi.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kirby Auto Services
8.9km
In Moto Limited
9.0km
Ansam Autocentre Limited
9.0km
Elite Auto Centre
9.0km
Southern Motor Group Croydon
9.1km
Adam Autos
9.1km
| Address: | 48a Saxon Road, SE25 5EH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8684 4443 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.adamautos.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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P D Motors Croydon Limited
9.1km
Maverick Motorcycles
9.2km
Sovereign Trade
9.2km
| Address: | 224a Whitehorse Road, CR0 2LB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8665 1211 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.thesovereigngroup.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kens Autos Selhurst Limited
9.2km
Kwik-Fit
9.3km
21st Moto Limited
9.3km
Mayday Autocentre Plc
9.4km
| Address: | 2a Tavistock Grove, CR0 2BH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8684 9370 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | plus.google.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Wj King Garages Ltd
9.4km
Wali Motors
9.4km
Lot Mot Centre Limited
9.4km
Mildreds Garage
9.4km
| Address: | 2-4 Bellegrove Parade, DA16 2RE | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8856 2544 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.pandpmotservicingltd.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 1,2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Maston Motors
9.4km
Warren Court Mot Centre
9.5km
Bridge Auto Service
9.5km
Dakar Cars Limited
9.5km
Aye Gee Motorcycles Ltd
9.5km
Demachanic Valley
9.5km
| Address: | 110-114 Loampit Vale, SE13 7SN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8694 8687 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.demachanicvalley.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Autotec (Warlingham) Limited
9.5km
Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
9.6km
Thornton Heath Autos
9.6km
A Smith Motors
9.7km
| Address: | British Rail Car Park, DA5 1AQ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01322 559758 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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D And S Motors
9.7km
Autotyres Croydon Limited
9.7km
Amc Mot Centre
9.7km
Doves Croydon
9.8km
Bexley Garage Ltd
9.8km
| Address: | 34 North Cray Rd, DA5 3LZ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01322 521551 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bexleygarage.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Swanley Garage Services
9.8km
| Address: | Units 8 And 9 The Grove Industrial Estate, BR8 8AJ |
| Phone: | 01322 662228 |
| Website: | www.swanleygarageservices.co.uk |
| Classes: | 4,7 |
Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
9.9km
Sovereign Cars
9.9km
Goldhawk Service And Mot Station
9.9km
Pini Autocentre Limited
9.9km
Molbee Motors
9.9km
Croydon Automotive Limited
9.9km
Kwik Car Hire (Uk) Limited
9.9km
P Kingham Limited
9.9km
Ancaster
9.9km
Direct Garage Services
9.9km
B And W Motor Company
9.9km
| Address: | 57 Brighton Road, CR2 6ED | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 020 8688 8478 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | www.bwmotorco.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kens Autos Uk Limited
9.9km
Ox In Flames Limited
9.9km
| Address: | Knockholt Service Station, TN14 7JJ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone: | 01959 532149 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: | plus.google.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Classes: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hk Mot Centre
10.0km
Wj King Garages Ltd
10.0km
Mot Village
10.0km
Dh Car And Truck Services Limited
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When to get an MOT
The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.
The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;
- the third anniversary of its registration
- the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000
Expired MOT certificate
It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;
- to or from somewhere to be repaired,
- to a pre-arranged MOT test1.
1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.
MOT renewal
An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.
It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.
MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions
The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.
| Class | Vehicle Type | Age before MOT (years) | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 1 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 2 | Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 29.65 |
| 2 | Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 3 | 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 37.80 |
| 4 | 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Motor caravans | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Dual purpose vehicles | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Ambulances and taxis | 1 | £ 54.85 |
| 4 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 57.30 |
| 4 | Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) | 3 | £ 54.85 |
| 4a | Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check | £ 64.00 | |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 59.55 |
| 5 | Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5 | Playbuses | 1 | £ 80.65 |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 80.50 | |
| 5a | Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | £ 124.50 | |
| 7 | Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight) | 3 | £ 58.60 |
Test Failures and Retests
If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.
If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.
If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.
If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;
- access panels
- battery
- bonnet
- bootlid
- brake pedal antislip
- break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
- doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
- door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
- dropsides
- electrical wiring
- emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
- entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
- entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
- fuel filler cap
- headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
- horn
- lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
- loading door
- main beam 'tell-tale'
- mirrors
- rear reflectors
- registration plates
- seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
- seats
- sharp edges or projections
- stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
- steering wheel
- tailboard
- tailgate
- trailer electrical sockets
- towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
- tyre pressure monitoring system
- vehicle identification number (VIN)
- windscreen glass, wipers and washers
- wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.
Booking an MOT
MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.
MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.
How does the MOT Test work?
An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.
The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.
Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.
MOT Test Completion
When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.
If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.
If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.
If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.
Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data,
ommissions or errors.
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