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M.O.T pass or not to pass?

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Wolfie:
Looking at the online MOT testers manual I can't see anything about protuding tyres, so would guess that it isn't part of the test which is only a fairly limited assesment of whether the vehicle is in a reasonable condition.

Having uncovered tyres is a C&U offence though. You're probably unlikely to be stopped just for the slight protrusion of your tyres (if the things i see people getting away with is anything to go by) but there is always the possibility that it might happen.

spy:
There seems to be a lot of confusion about free retests etc,  Its not down to the individual garage (well I suppose they could do them all free if they chose but most will stick to the rules).  I have a fail sheet for a tyre in front of me.  It says on it:  All the above defect qualify this vehicle for a free retest at the same test station if : It is removed from the test centre and returned for retest before the end of the next working day OR it is left at the test station for repair and retested within 10 days.  

There are not many failure items that allow even this.  The only other I can think of for sure is lighting. Everthing else is a partial test within 10 days chargeable at half the full test fee (currently £50.35 on class 4).  If you get charged for a full MOT within 10 days of fail, I would object loudly.

Artwigwa:
PASSED  \:D/  Went straight through!!  :D

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