Yes there's loads of issues with it but tbh everytime I ring them up I get onto a cancellation list. Always end up with a Saturday/Sunday appointment within 2-3 weeks.

Also there's a you have a 3 month window to book the car in before it's due. Any Gard I've ever spoken to before about this always says that once your only a month or two out and have tax/insurance then they don't bother. If you acting the tool then they'll use it against you!

As for the MOT set up, stop will yis! We for once have the theory of it bang on but just not the practice. Northern Ireland now have MOT test centres like our own I think?