Free car checks [Multiple]

Halfords offer free: 5 point car check, or individual checks for: repairs, tyres, brake, battery health, steering, suspension

Protyre centres offer free: Alignment Check, Battery Check, Brake Check, Safety Check, Alignment Check, Battery Check, Brake Check, Safety Check, Tyre Check, Exhaust Check, TPMS Check, Steering Check, Suspension Check

Alternatively if you want vehicle info online from a number plate:

Vehicle Smart provides info on: Vehicle details, Tax, MOT Expiry, MOT History

GOV.UK (DVLA) provides (similar to above without MOT History): vehicle tax – the current rate and when it expires, SORN status, when its MOT expires, the date it was first registered, last log book (V5C), issue date, year of manufacture, type approval category, weight, engine size, fuel type, emissions – CO2, real driving emissions level and European status