My car failed its MOT. Repair it or move on?

Safety comes first. Then compare the full repair with the real cost to change.

Separate safety from economics

Dangerous or unresolved safety-critical defects must be handled by a qualified garage before financial comparisons.

Add the whole repair scope

Do not compare a partial estimate with the value of the whole car.

Test the as-is value

A genuine buyer offer can show what the MOT failure really costs in the market.

Compare with a sensible replacement

The replacement gap can make a repair look more or less attractive.