Warrant of Fitness
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A Warrant of Fitness (WoF) is a regular check that your vehicle meets required safety standards, at the time of inspection. Our WoF covers but is not limited to:
| Tyre condition (including tread depth) | ✔ | |
| Brake operation | ✔ | |
| Structural condition (rust is not allowed in certain areas) | ✔ | |
| Lights | ✔ | |
| Glazing (is your windscreen safe?) | ✔ | |
| Windscreen washers and wipers | ✔ | |
| Doors (do they open and close safely?) | ✔ | |
| Safety belts (must not be damaged or overly faded; buckles must work properly) | ✔ | |
| Airbags (if fitted) | ✔ | |
| Speedometer (must be working) | ✔ | |
| Steering and suspension (must be safe and secure) | ✔ | |
| Exhaust (there must be no leaks and the exhaust must not be smoky or louder than the original exhaust system) | ✔ | |
| Clean windscreens (front and rear exterior/front interior) | ✔ | |
| Fuel system (there must be no leaks) | ✔ | |
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A WoF is not a pre-purchase inspection. It doesn't include many areas of a vehicle's condition. |
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| Engine, clutch, gearbox and differential condition | ✖ | |
| Lubricant levels and condition | ✖ | |
| Paint work condition and some rust in non-structural areas. | ✖ | |
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If your vehicle fails a WoF inspection you cannot drive it on the road. We will discuss options with you to bring your vehicle up to WoF standard. |
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