Hoylake Road MOT and Fastfit

22/01/2023

There are misconceptions around an expired or failed MOT ‘grace period’ - but what is an expired MOT grace period? If you’re under the impression there is a two-week period of time where you can still drive your vehicle with an expired MOT, read on now to find out how this misunderstanding could lead you to a hefty fine and cost you up to eight points on your licence.

The MOT grace period is a misconception that there is a two-week period of time for lapsed MOTs. This is not true – and, if your MOT has expired, it is illegal to be driving your vehicle on the road. However, there was an MOT grace period during the coronavirus pandemic. This only covered vehicles that where the MOT was due to expire between 30th March and 31st July 2020.

If found driving your vehicle with a failed or expired MOT, you run the risk of receiving a £1,000 fine and up to eight points on your licence. Want to know more about the legalities around driving without an MOT? Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 explains in more detail.

09/11/2022

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Windscreen washers must provide enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen effectively. If this is not so, it is an MOT failure.

28/09/2022

28/09/2022

Make sure you find the right MOT centre!

Some 687 MOT testers were disqualified in 2020 to 2022 financial years, compared to 460 in the two years previous, 2018 to 2020, DVSA records show.

28/09/2022

Electric cars are here to stay! they will eventually wipe out fossil fuel vehicles.

While low-emission vehicles are more likely to pass an MOT, they are have a higher failure rate for having tyres that don't meet legal minimum requirements, says Carwow.

18/07/2022

Driving rules on clothing could land Brits with £5,000 fine!
It states that items should not be worn if they “prevent you from using the controls in the correct manner”.

Such items include baggy jeans, long dresses, certain pairs of sunglasses and a wide array of footwear!

Drivers in an incident with footwear such as flip flops, sandals or high heels could face charges of “driving without due care and attention”.

28/03/2022

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Is it illegal to flash your headlights to alert motorists of a GoSafe speed van?

If drivers choose to flash to warn others about a speed van, they could be in breach of the law. Under section 89 of the Police Act 1997 it is an offence to "wilfully obstruct a constable in the ex*****on of his/her duty".

28/03/2022

Hoylake Road MOT and Fastfit Centre!.
Putting you back on the road!

Is it illegal to flash your headlights to alert motorists of a GoSafe speed van?

If drivers choose to flash to warn others about a speed van, they could be in breach of the law. Under section 89 of the Police Act 1997 it is an offence to "wilfully obstruct a constable in the ex*****on of his/her duty".

11/02/2022

Hoylake Road MOT and Fastfit Centre!