What is the purpose of an MOT,and what on a car do they check?

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Can i insure my car for one week?

MOT is a to show that the car is fit to be driven on the road..they check all the Lighting equipment is working on the car..headlamps front and rear..hazard lights etc.. They check the Steering and suspension and the brakes etc your tyres and wheels and Seat belts and general stuff like the horn and exhaust emissions and windows and general vehicle condition..well that's in UK anyway..they should give you an MOT inspection check list after the test

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Today's car registration numbers use 2 digits, the second shows the year. Will there be a problem post 2009 ?

They check everything, and if your car doesnt pass then you need to pay and get it fixed.

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Drivers Lisence in Idaho?

The purpose is safety mostly and there loads of things checked. Typical Yank below doesn't occur to him this might be a UK question!

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What is the minimum age for a person to get a driving license in U.S.A?

well its to make sure the car is road Worthy, they check your lights horn, breaks, steering, suspension,seat belts,they check everything

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Is there a site ?

http://www.ukmot.com/checklist/motcheck/...

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Does anyone else feel that they are being taken advantage of when it comes to car insurance companies??

What the heck is a mot??
Been a mechanic 35 years and the only thing I can think of that MOT is is a motor and with out it you go no where.

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Need help with learners permit?

to make sure that a car is roadworthy and safe,for the next year,most things are checked on the car,take your car for a pre mot check

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What can i use as proof of residency/ personal data?

The purpose of the M O T is to make sure the car is in a safe condition to be on the road. They check the brakes steering lights and suspension. You cannot tax or insure the car without a valid M O T you cannot legally use the car without it.

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My car that i am paying for was parked in my driveway and ended up with a bullet hole,does insurance cover it

i have just bought one off ebay with a full yrs test,and i think i will have to do it up before a scrap yard will accept it. i have been told,once it leaves the garage ,there is nothing you can do about it .it must have been don,s garage.

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Yea when i go Auto Racing I'm always gettin pulled over and asked about my drivers license what should i do?

To make sure that your car is road worthy ,they check tyres steering breaks lights,and body work .

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