HS postcode area · 13 MOT centres
MOT centres in Outer Hebrides (HS)
All 13 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the HS area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 14,444 tests in 2024.
A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.
What fails most here
Failure items per 100 tests, HS vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | HS | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 25.5 | 9.9 |
| Suspension | 20.7 | 11.0 |
| Lights & electrics | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Tyres | 9.9 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 8.7 | 3.9 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Steering | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Outer Hebrides
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa | 472 | 66.1% | 95Below average |
| Renault Clio | 465 | 51.8% | 75Well below average |
| Ford Fiesta | 459 | 71.0% | 101About average |
| Citroen Berlingo | 431 | 65.9% | 92Well below average |
| Ford Focus | 414 | 71.5% | 100About average |
| Vauxhall Astra | 383 | 60.3% | 91Well below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 322 | 78.9% | 111Well above average |
| Ford Transit | 305 | 71.2% | 101About average |
| Dacia Sandero | 247 | 70.0% | 89Well below average |
| Renault Trafic | 239 | 59.0% | 79Well below average |
All MOT test stations in the HS area
From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).
Stornoway 5
- Central Garage LTDRigs Road, HS1 2RF01851702816Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Kiwis Garage LTD6 New Street, HS1 2JJ01851705033Cars
- Lavas Garage LTDMarybank, HS2 0DF01851702326Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Moto PlusUnit 1, Mossend Development Estate, HS1 2ST01851705588Motorbikes
- Norrie's Garage Services43/44 Bells Road, HS1 2RL01851705398Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Isle Of Lewis 2
- Angus Clinton (motors) LimitedSandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2SL01851 705553Cars, Motorbikes
- Dmk Autos LTDCaberfeidh Road, Stornoway, HS1 2SE01851704016Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
Barvas 1
- Macinnes GarageBarvas Industrial Estate, Barvas, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0QN01851840490Cars
Isle Of South Uist 1
- Laing Motors LTDLochboisdale, HS8 5TH01878 700 267Cars, Vans
Liniclate 1
- Creagorry MotorsLiniclate, Isle Of Benbecula, Western Isles, HS7 5PY01870602838Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Balvanich 1
- Westside MotorsBalivanich, Benbecula, HS7 5LA01870602191Cars, Motorbikes
Back, Isle Of Lewis 1
- Donald Campbell Motors LTDUpper Coll, HS2 0LT01851 820292Cars
Lochs, Isle Of Lewis 1
- Lochs MOT CentreThe Garage, 69 Leurbost, HS2 9NX01851860419Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Outer Hebrides (HS)?
DVSA lists 13 active MOT test stations in the HS postcode area, 12 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Outer Hebrides?
In 2024, 71.2% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the HS area. Given the age of the cars tested, 72.2% would be expected, so the area is about average (score 99, 74 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Outer Hebrides?
The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding.