For no particular reason, now seems to be the time to get that essential rubber stamp renewed. The only problem being that once again, a rather embarrassing and completely avoidable issue is resulting in countless MOT inspection failures. Thousands of them, in fact.
These days, MOT stations and inspectors are becoming more selective than ever before with what they will and will not allow. To such an extent that thousands of vehicles are being point-blank refused MOT inspections, simply for being too dirty and unhygienic. If your car is littered with junk, MOT inspectors have every right to refuse to even open the door.
The same also applies to car showing evidence of mould, mildew and generally unsanitary conditions. Even if you yourself don’t care about the condition of your car, MOT inspectors most certainly do!
Avoidable MOT Inspection Failures
Of course, being refused an MOT inspection for these kinds of reasons is not only costly and inconvenient, but quite enormously embarrassing. Alongside dirty cars, official statistics show that some of the most common reasons for MOT failures in the UK are the kinds of tiny details that could easily have been addressed before the inspection.
For example, insufficient window washing fluid in the bottle represents grounds for immediate failure, as do dirty number plates that are difficult to read. If you have stickers and ornaments around the car that could potentially obscure your view, you can also expect exactly the wrong kind of stamp on your MOT form.
The same also applies to brake lights and bulbs in general – most of which can be changed in minutes for pennies, yet cause tens of thousands of vehicles to fail their MOTs each year.
Common Sense Prevails
So the message from official authorities is relatively clear and simple. If you plan on taking your car in for its annual MOT inspection, give the whole thing a quick once over beforehand. If it’s anything other than a clean and hygienic inside and out, get it sorted. If there are too many distractions, get rid of them. If there are any bulbs that need replacing, do it yourself to save time and money.
Nobody likes failing their MOT inspection, but comparatively few motorists do a great deal to improve their chances of successfully passing.
Here at Take My Scrap Car, we specialise in the scrapping and recycling of the kinds of cars that couldn’t pass their MOT inspection for all the love and money in the world. When the time comes to take the car off the roads once and for all, we can ensure it is responsibly recycled and put back into the system. We’ll also ensure you receive the best possible price, in accordance with scrap values at the time.
How it Works…
If a successful MOT inspection is out of the question, simply complete the online form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Then, if you’re happy with our offer, we’ll arrange collection of your vehicle at a time and place to suit your schedule.
One of our drivers will pay you a visit, collect your vehicle and take it away for recycling. In addition, we’ll help with the paperwork and get the price quoted for your car transferred to your account the very same day. What’s more, as we don’t charge a penny for the service we provide, you’ll get 100% of the price quoted – guaranteed!
Fill out the online from and we’ll provide you with a quick quote for your scrap vehicle. Alternatively, get in touch with a member of the Take My Scrap Car team anytime for more information.
