Book an MOT for your Renault

Why choose the RAC for your MOT for your Renault?

At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in helping UK drivers. We offer MOTs from RAC Approved Garages to make sure you’re getting an honest, reliable inspection at a fair price. Our trusted mechanics will make sure your vehicle is operating safely and effectively. You’ll get results you can rely on, at a price you can afford.

We also offer a full and interim car service.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

MOT

An MOT test checks if your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. Cars over 3 years old must pass an MOT test every year.

Lights and signalling

Check lights, indicators, and reflectors.

Brakes and tyres

Test brakes and examine tyre condition.

Steering and suspension

Inspect for wear and proper operation.

Exhaust and emissions

Measure emissions and check the exhaust system.

Visibility

Check mirrors, windscreen, wipers, and washers.

RAC Mobile Mechanic under the wheel arch of a white car

Full service

Get your car MOT-ready. Book a service with an RAC Mobile Mechanic. We’ll make sure your car’s safe and working correctly. Depending on your vehicle, it can take up to an hour and a half, but not to worry – we come to you. We recommend getting serviced every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Road test

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.

Under the bonnet

- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Engine oil and filter change – Fuel filter check – Air filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up

Exterior checks

– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Exhaust – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up

Safety feature checks

– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

Full diagnostic check

We’ll plug into your onboard engine management systems using our specialist diagnostic computer. We’ll then run a full engine management system check, looking for electrical issues and any problems flagged up by the electric control units on the engine, the power steering, transmission, sensors and more.

And it’s not just MOTs that we do for your Renault

Repairs
Whatever you need, you can rely on our RAC Mobile Mechanics. Covering a whole range of repair jobs, from replacing your brake pads, fixing an alternator, getting your oil changed, or even a new battery fitted. RAC Mobile Mechanics come to you. Or do you need more in-depth work done at a garage? Choose an RAC Approved Garage to get quality work at honest prices.

Car Service
MOT coming up? Not to worry. Get ready with a full service from RAC Mobile Mechanics. We come to you at work or home, so you can relax as we service your car in your driveway. We recommend getting serviced once a year, or every 12,000 miles.

Nearby RAC Approved Garages

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Promotive BMW MINI

4.0/5

Promotive is one of the largest independent BMW and MINI specialists in the country. Our technicians are both BMW specialists & MINI specialists trained and have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment to pinpoint any faults in your car as quickly and accurately as possible. Any parts that need to be replaced will be of the same quality as those that were originally fitted on your vehicle. We work to a code of practice. This commitment to customer care gives you peace of mind in knowing that you are going to be given not only the best technical service, but also the best customer service. Promotive is run by John O’Sullivan who has 30 years BMW knowledge and training.

66 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport, NP109EJ

Witney Vehicle Repairs Ltd

4.6/5

Here at Witney Vehicle Repairs we have over 30+ years of experience, pride ourselves on our commitment to give the very best in car repairs, servicing, diagnostics, & customer satisfaction. Our pricing is very competitive with no hidden surprises, We look forward to earning your trust & gaining your custom. And now we are proud to announce we have become an RAC approved garage offering RAC inspections, repairs and other RAC products. Also we are part of the RMI & and trust my garage network, We are now offering a Shell / Forte vehicle service, parts & preventative solutions package please contact us for more information.

Witney Road, Standlake Business Park, Witney, OX297PR

Ian Bright Motor Engineer

4.7/5

Ian Bright Motor Engineers is a friendly independent garage situated in a beautiful countryside location in Halnaker, Chichester. Established since 2013, our small team are dedicated to delivering you the highest levels of customer service. Our workshop is fully equipped and we cater for all makes and models of vehicles, offering our customers a comprehensive range of repairs, maintenance work, servicing and MOT’s. Owner Ian has over 47 years of experience, having started his 5 year City & Guilds apprenticeship back in the 70’s. City and Guilds qualifications are a lot more intense and labour intensive compared to the more modern qualifications available to mechanics nowadays, and we were taught how to fix and repair parts as opposed to simply replacing them, which is standard practice in most places today. I have experience working with older classic cars, alongside newer more modern ones too, and no job is too big or too small for us to take on! Most of my customers have been with me for years and know that by choosing my company to undertake works on their pride and joy, they will receive fantastic workmanship alongside a personalised service. We would never advise you doing anything to your vehicle which was unnecessary as some garages do purely for profit, priding ourselves on our honest core values. My son, who was trained in-house alongside me, has branched out into classic and vintage race cars and is fast gaining a fantastic reputation for his first-class trimming, and my eldest grandson Lewis is now working with me and is undergoing his apprenticeship too. Three more grandsons are also looking to come on board and keep this garage running with a strong family presence.

Unit 2 The Workshops, Thicket Lane, Halnaker, PO180QS

Millennium Garages Ltd - RAC Approved Garage

5.0/5

Millennium Garages is based in Southwark, London offering MOTs, Services and Car Repairs using industry-standard equipment and fully trained staff with over 40 years of experience in the motor industry. Since 2019, Millennium Garages Ltd has been a RAC Approved Garage. ALL Customers, Including RAC Warranties, are responsible for paying Congestion Charge and ULEZ when required for their vehicles.

Arches 43 - 47, Kings Bench Street, London, SE10QX

Richardsons Colchester

4.8/5

Established in 1966 we are one of the South East's leading vehicle repair centres. We have a team of highly trained ATA staff and we are a BSI approved repair centre so you can ensure your vehicle is repaired correctly. We carry our vehicle servicing and repairs at very competitive prices but still follow the exact schedule recommended by the manufacturer and your warranty is NOT compromised regardless of the age of the vehicle. We also fit parking sensors, tyres, batteries, in fact we can undertake almost any of your car needs. We have alos recently been certified as a Which Trusted Trader which the company has been audited on our ability to provide customers with a honest service quality and cost standard. See for yourself by visiting www.grahamrichardsons.co.uk

Grange Way, Colchester, CO28HG

Service Garage MOT & Repair Centre

5.0/5

Service Garage has been trading for over 60 years, established in 1946 we provide an extensive range of motoring services for Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. We can offer free collection and delivery service. The services we provide include; MOT testing, servicing, repair, batteries, tyres, exhausts, punctures, air conditioning and diagnostic testing.

4 Towerfield Close, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9QP

California car and commercials Ltd, Bosch Car Service

4.4/5

We are a established MOT and service centre run by two brothers with a combined experience of 15 years in the motor trade. Our new site on Garrard Way, Kettering consists of 5 service bays and a class 4, 5 & 7 MOT bay. Our aim is simple, to be a one stop shop for all your motoring needs. Wether it be your annual MOT and service or more major work our highly experienced staff are on hand to help. We have a clean, modern premises with state-of-the-art technology and equipment including the most up to date Snap-On class 4, 5 & 7 MOT bay. We run our own fleet of recovery vehicles so collection and delivery is always available. Feel free to call Tony or Mario for any of your vehicle needs

Garrard Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering, NN168TD

MR CLUTCH

5.0/5

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS . FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS , NATIONWIDE WARRANTIES , ESTABLISHED OVER 35 YEARS

11 Goulds Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1EQ

A1 Motorsports Ltd

5.0/5

At A1 Motorsports ltd, we pride ourselves in repairing vehicles to a satisfactory standard. Using our knowledge and diversity of skills, our services we offer range from Servicing too full engine rebuilds including timing chains and timing belts Based in Longfield/Dartford, with the necessary tools needed to repair a large variety of vehicles.

Chalk Croft Transport Yard, Longfield, Kent, DA28DX

New Garage (Harnham)

5.0/5

New Garage (Harnham) ltd was established in 1984 and has been providing quality vehicle repairs and servicing in the Salisbury area for over the past 30 years. Our 4 highly trained and experienced mechanics/technicians have over 90 years of combined experience between them working on motor vehicles. We work with all makes and models and specialise in Electric and hybrid vehicles; the technology for these vehicles has been developing greatly over the last 20 years and we have kept up to date with all the technology, tools and training to be able to repair and service electric/hybrid vehicles of all makes and models. We are an RAC Approved garage and we only use high quality parts and all parts and labour we provide come with a standard 12-month warranty for added peace of mind. If you need your car picked up, a lift home or a courtesy car please let us know and we will do all we can to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you.

28-30 Harnham Trading Estate, Salisbury, SP2 8NW

MOT FAQs

How early can I book an MOT?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is shown on your most recent MOT pass certificate. You can book an MOT near you up to one month (minus a day) before the due date and still keep the same renewal date.

For example: if your MOT runs out on 16 September, the earliest you can MOT your car and keep the same renewal date next year is 17 August. You can book an MOT earlier than this. But if you do, the renewal date will change to one year (minus a day) from the date your vehicle passed this MOT.

To find out when your MOT is and how early you can book it, use the GOV.UK tool.

When do I need to book an MOT?

A car needs an MOT every year once it’s three years old (four years in Northern Ireland). Then it needs to be retested every year on the anniversary of its last MOT. Cars under three years old don’t need an MOT.

Once you’ve passed, you’ll get an MOT test certificate showing the date of the test and the expiry date. You can get your car retested up to a month (minus a day) before it expires and keep the original renewal date.

If your MOT is due, get a quote from an RAC Approved Garage near you and book your MOT online today.

What happens if I fail my MOT?

If your car fails its MOT:

You’ll get a Refusal of MOT Certificate (VT30). You can only drive away if your current MOT certificate is still valid and no ‘dangerous’ faults were listed in the MOT. You will need to have your car repaired and retested.

Your Refusal of MOT Certificate will explain why your car failed its MOT test and explain what needs to be fixed for it to pass. Ask your local garage whether you need a full or partial MOT retest, as how much you pay will depend on the state of your vehicle.

If you get your car tested, repaired and retested at the same test centre within 10 working days, you usually won’t have to pay an MOT retest fee. Sometimes there will be a partial retest fee to pay. Just ask your garage for more information.

If you drive a car that’s failed its MOT because of a ‘dangerous’ fault, you can be fined up to £2,500. You can also be banned from driving and get three points on your licence.

To avoid failing your MOT test, maintain the condition of your car in between MOTs by booking a car service.

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