> "James Wilkinson" wrote
>
>> If it's something like brakes, he probably has the part, but there are
>> many things which need to be ordered. And what about people who like to
>> repair their own car?
>
> Just because someone chooses to repair a vehicle themselves is no excuse for
> driving an unsafe vehicle. I'd also suggest if someone does their own
> repairs, they should have some idea that there's a problem before the test.
Yes, because that sort of person gets under their car every month. Meanwhile back in reality.... most people like that will take the car for an MOT, bring the car back home, order parts online, use the car for 3 days, then fit them when they arrive and get the retest.