Doctor Dave, he with oil under his finger nails, a blue biro in one hand & the emissions wand in the other, has proscribed another twelve months of legitimate driving after a fault free medical.
I guess, as we are all enthusiast & take an interest in our cars, that when we present for testing we are happy that the mechanical & electrical components are sound. It’s the sound of that emissions wand being thrust up the poor things vent hole that’s the greatest worry. You can do an emergency stop, test the hand brake on a hill, get someone to do a lamp check with you but it’s that bloody catalytic converter & it’s efficacy that makes for a worrying half hour.
I always use the same garage to do all my MOTs, I know them they know me & my vehicles. They know I’m a fussy Bugger & I’ll have checked things so are less likely to go to extremes; this is a technique that pays an annual dividend.
M