Ignoring MOT warnings could cost drivers in North Wales more than they think

Advisories are being ignored across North Wales, with safety risks rising as a result.

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00:00Drivers across North Wales are being urged not to ignore MOT advisories as they risk

00:05serious consequences on the road.

00:08In rural parts of the region, from Anglesea to Bala, potholes and weather-worn surfaces

00:12increase the likelihood that small issues flagged at MOT become major faults.

00:18RAC research shows one in six drivers who fail to act on advisories end up suffering

00:23a breakdown or worse.

00:25While tire wear and suspension issues are often listed as minor at the time of testing,

00:30mechanics warn these are the same problems turning up in roadside callouts just weeks

00:35later.

00:36In North Wales, the Welsh Government logged more than 3,000 road traffic collisions last

00:41year, with nearly 100 fatalities.

00:45That is why mobile mechanics are now covering towns like Wrexham and Llandudno, aiming to

00:49help drivers act sooner.

00:52say if something shows up in your MOT, you should not ignore it.

00:56They say book it in, get it fixed and stay safe.

00:59believe that connecting the

01:11numbers.

01:15We'll be back in first pouquinho.