Oliver Motor Services · Mobile mechanic · Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring & Essex

How to Pass Your MOT First Time: A Mechanic's 12-Point Pre-Check

This pre-MOT checklist from Oliver Motor Services covers the common faults that fail cars in Essex and the simple driveway checks most drivers can do before test day.

The 12-point pre-MOT check

• Check every exterior light with the engine running, including brake lights, indicators, fog lights and number plate lights.
• Measure tyre tread properly, inspect for uneven wear and set the correct pressures.
• Test wipers, washers, horn, seatbelts, mirrors, windscreen chips and number plates.
• Look at brake fluid, warning lights, exhaust smoke, suspension bounce and visible leaks underneath.

When to book a pre-MOT inspection

Book a pre-MOT inspection one to two weeks before the MOT expires. That gives enough time to order parts, fix small faults and avoid a rushed failure repair.

Local areas served

Oliver Motor Services is a mobile mechanic based in Clacton-on-Sea, covering the wider Tendring district and Essex. Same-week visits to: Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Holland-on-Sea, Jaywick, St Osyth, Kirby Cross, Great Bentley, Weeley, Brightlingsea, Thorpe-le-Soken, Little Clacton, Tendring, Essex.

Book Oliver Motor Services

Call 07850 057558 or book online for mobile car servicing in Clacton, MOT prep in Clacton, brakes and tyres in Clacton, car diagnostics in Clacton and number plates in Clacton — covering Tendring and Essex.