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December
2016.
I bet that car failed its MOT

I bet that car failed its MOT!

Find out FREE with MyCarCheck.com's new Vehicle Factsheet

 

 

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The latest MyCarCheck.com infographicuses Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) data tohighlight the most common reasons for MOT failures, includingblown bulbs, chips in the windscreen, and worn brakes, shock absorbers and tyres.

 

 

Reason for MOT failure

% tests

1

Lighting & signaling

18.4

2

Suspension

12.0

3

Brakes

9.6

4

Tyres

7.4

5

Driver's view of the road

6.6

Source: DVSA (from MOT tests 2014-15)

 

Used car, van and motorbike buyerscan now access MOT history completely free of charge as part of My Car Check's new Vehicle Factsheet, which also features other previously charged-for data, notably valuations.See:www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUCP_vfha4E

 

Head ofMyCarCheck.com, Roger Powell, said:"Our newVehicle Factsheetprovides buyers with everything they need to narrow their search. The MOT data is particularly useful as you can see if a vehicle sailed through its last test or needed work and a retest. The advisory notices are also very useful as they show what repairs will likely need doing soon. Potentially expensive items, like four worn tyres, canbe grounds to push for a price reduction. The mileage data protects against clocking, while the valuations confirm if the sticker price is in the right ball park. All this, in one place, for free - why wouldn't you do it?"

 

With information from the police, DVLA, insurers and finance houses, My Car Check holds comprehensive data on every vehicle on UK roads - things that buyers should be aware of before making an offer.

 

CDL Vehicle Information Services, which owns My Car Check, performs over a million look-ups a day for companies including AutoExpress, CompareTheMarket, Go-Compare, Moneysupermarket, Swiftcover, Tesco and WhatCar?.