"Things to know about MOT test"
"MOT Stockport, Car Service Stockport ( 650+ words)"
[ "Things to know about MOT testIf you think about it, every moment of our life is either a test or a result of a previous test. The world thrives on the system of checks and balances, and now and then, we have to test ourselves and our abilities. The Ministry of Transport thinks the same, and as a result, there is an MOT testThe MOT test is used to check the condition of vehicles and make sure they are safe enough to run on roads. According to the ministry, the test aims to check whether a vehicle is roadworthy and passes environmental standards. It is not the same as taking your vehicle to the garage for service as it doesnt check the general mechanical condition but examines the vehicle according to the safety standardsMOT test is done only for some parts of the vehicle. It includes ;Body of the vehicle & its structureTowbarsFuel SystemExhaust EmissionExhaust SystemSeatbelts, seats, doors and mirrors;The test is conducted for vehicles that are at least three years old and are properly maintained. Once a car is three years old, it should go through an MOT test every year. Although, in Northern Ireland, a car should be four years old to take the MOT testThese tests range from the brakes and fuel system to lights, the mirrors, seatbelts, wipers of the windscreen and the exhaust system. It, however, doesnt cover major parts of the vehicle like the engine, gearbox and clutchAnother important aspect of an MOT is that the vehicle must have been examined, at least once a year, at an authorized MOT test station only. This is to make sure that they fall within the important requirements set by law. In some countries, if the MOT has expired, then the car insurance will also be expired. These tests are carried out at authorised test centres by professionalsChanges Made In Recent YearsThere have been a few major changes in the test over the yearsIn the year 2012, a lot more items were added to the test, which was previously not included.In the same year, a certificate for passing the test was introduced by DFT. The certificate contains all the details of the vehicle, including its history and current condition.In May 2018, some further changes were made to the procedure of the test and reporting. However, the essence of the test remained unchangedIn 2019, the test was changed to comply with the new connected equipment legislation. These changes were only applicable to any new applications for opening new or reopening an MOT centre or applications regarding ownership change.April 1, 2020, marked as a new change. Due to the pandemic, the certificate's expiration date was extended by six months if it was due on or after 30 March 2020. These changes granted a 6-month exemption to all the vehicle owners, but it was still mandatory to keep these vehicles in a proper roadworthy conditionOn 1st February 2021, The Department for Transport announced a ban on tyres which are more than ten years old and it is said that buses and coaches cannot have them anymore.Why Does Your Vehicle Fail At MOTThere are many reasons why cars fail at MOT Stockport test, which should be checked before taking the test. Your car will most probably fail at an MOT if -The registration plate is dirtyThere are stickers on the windshieldThe screenwash is not topped upThe vehicle is not clean from both inside and the outsideHow Much Does It CostAs the test is mandatory for all, it is not very costly, and the maximum prices are fixed for carrying out the test. An MOT test centre cannot charge a citizen more than the maximum price set by the ministry. The price is fixed at 54.85 pounds for cars, and for motor caravans, it is 29.65 pounds In case you fail the MOT test worry not and get your car service stockport done at the nearest garage." ]