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Tyres:
Check all the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, and there is
at least 1.6mm of tread across the centre 3/4 of the tyre.
Ensure there
are no bulges, lumps or cuts. The spare tyre is not tested,
but a space
saving tyre cannot be fitted to your vehicle when your car is presented
for the test.
Lights:
Check that the following lights are working correctly and are not
insecure: front position lights (side lights), headlights, rear lights,
rear registration plate light, rear fog lamps, headlamps, brake lights
and indicator lights.
Check all bulbs are working even when light is
tapped lightly with a hand and check that the lens/casing is not
cracked or insecure.
When checking the front sidelights, be aware that
if the
sidelight bulbs are in the headlight ,you need to check these with the
ignition off,
as some vehicles have a dim dip system, which, with the ignition
switched on, the dip filament is supplied with power,
this can
sometimes make the sidelight appear to be working .
Remember to check the rear registration
plate light/s carefully as this can be difficult to check in
daylight.
Hazard
Lights:
Check all indicator
lights flash when the hazard light switch is selected. Check with the
ignition on and off.
Horn:
Check this sounds
correctly and is not a two tone type horn.
Registration
Plate:
Check that it is not cracked, is legible, securely fastened and not
obscured.
Also ensure the letters are of the correct size and spacing.
Vehicle
Identification Number:
Check the car has a
Vehicle Identification Number displayed.
Seat
belts:
Check all the seat
belts fasten and unfasten correctly and are not damaged.
Seats:
Check the front seats
are secure and the front and rear seat backs can be secured in the
upright position.
Mirrors:
Mirrors should be fitted where required, usable and not damaged.
Most
vehicles will require two, one of which needs to be the drivers door
mirror
Wipers
and Washers:
Make sure the
wipers
are not damaged and the washer bottle is full of liquid.
Windscreen:
Check for chips and cracks in the windscreen. In an area in front of
the driver a chip cannot be bigger than 10mm,
in other areas swept by
the wipers that damage cannot be more than 40mm. Opaque sunvisor strips
can be a reason for failure
Fuel
Cap:
Check that the seal
around the fuel cap area is not worn.
MOT testing manual
Further information regarding the methods of testing and reasons for rejection can be found in the Mot Testers Manual
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Tests by appointment
Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:30
Saturday 08:30 to 12:30
Telephone 01225 837447 to arrange an appointment |
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