{"id":669,"date":"2020-03-09T13:58:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T13:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrclutch.com\/blog\/?p=669"},"modified":"2020-03-09T18:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T18:01:00","slug":"the-ides-of-march-time-to-check-your-mot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrclutch.com\/blog\/the-ides-of-march-time-to-check-your-mot\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ides of March: Time to Check Your MOT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring is here, and while it is traditionally a time for cleaning the home, why not the car as well? An MOT<\/strong><\/a> is the perfect way to get started, and something we have to do every year. But why is March such an important time to start talking about MOTs, and how do you know yours is even due? Well, we\u2019re here to take you through everything you need to know to ensure your car is safe, functioning, and fully roadworthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is March So Important for MOTs? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New car registrations are released in March every year, and they are valid with no MOT for the first three years of their life. Once that time is up, you need to get down to the MOT centre and have everything checked out. This is why March is such an important MOT month; it\u2019s just that time of year for new (and even older) vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking Your MOT is Due <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to check when your MOT is due so that you are always on top of things and don\u2019t run the risk of driving a car that isn\u2019t deemed to be road safe. Scrambling through paperwork can be frustrating and time-consuming, which is why we created the handy MOT checker<\/strong><\/a>. You can use it on our website, and all you need to do is enter a few details to get your car\u2019s due date. Then, you can book with us and add it to your calendar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventable Failures for Your MOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve all experienced the MOT failure. It\u2019s frustrating, upsetting, and can leave us out of pocket. However, there are a few failures that are completely preventable if we are careful and check things out ourselves. Here\u2019s a quick list for you to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n