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Motorists with an upcoming MOT have been advised to arrange their test well in advance. Driving experts at Auto Express have encouraged drivers to act early before the annual inspection.

Paul Barker, editor at Auto Express, said: "The best advice is simple: don't leave it until the last minute. You can book your MOT up to one month - minus one day - before the current certificate expires and still keep the same renewal date for next year.

"It's smart to book at least three to four weeks in advance, giving you time for repairs if it fails." He emphasised the importance of carrying out some preliminary checks before submitting your vehicle for its MOT.

Mr Barker explained: "The test itself is capped at £54.85, but you sh

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