Clios, Practical Tests and Safety Recalls...

[lukearnold]

Afternoon all,
Been lurking around cliosport for many months now reading the clio projects board and what not and thought i'd ask a question myself.
To be honest I'm new to driving, picked up a 1.2 Clio Mk2Ph1 in November, done over 2,000 miles as a learner driver since then and have really grown to love the little thing (the white one in my picture, nothing special but if anyone does want a full size picture, do ask) .

Anyway, the point has come where I have passed my theory test and am now looking in to taking my practical test. Upon looking at the Directgov website, to my disappointment I found this:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_173036

This kind of sucks big time, as I am really used to my car and wish to take the test in it, however there are a few options...

On the website it simply says:

You must provide one of the following at your test, as evidence that the bonnet catch has been checked:

• a current MOT test certificate
• if the vehicle is less than 12 months from first registration, the registration certificate (V5/V5C) could be used as confirmation that the vehicle has been recently checked on a pre-delivery inspection
• written confirmation from a Renault dealer that the bonnet catch has been checked - this confirmation must be less than 12 months old on the date of the test

Now what I dont get is, if I chose to take my MOT certificate to the practical test, would it need specific notes outlining that the bonnet catch has specifically been checked, or do they mean just a standard MOT certificate...they haven't been entirely clear on this.
Obviously my second choice is to go to the Renault dealer and have the catch checked with written proof, and my question for this is, would it cost me? I shouldn't think it should do, as its a safety recall, but after paying £175 for a new key I wont hold my breath

Sorry for the boring read all, have a good day.
thanks :approve:

 

[Gally]

The standard mot certificate will do as this includes checking safety related items mate.

 

[Revels]

It's a free recall

Tell Renault you want it checked. Ask them for written proof. Sorted.

P.S. Take the test in the examiners car.

 

[blondie.x]

they did the bonnet catch free of charge on a service on my mk2ph1.

 

[lukearnold]

thanks all for the quick reply all :approve:
i thought it may just require the standard MOT certificate but you never know with things like this and i dont want to lose £60 for nothing.
i was thinking of doing it in the examiners car but im quite used to my car now after doing so much driving in it
cheers