"Why do vehicles fail the MOT test?"
"MOT Morecambe"
[ "Why do vehicles fail the MOT test?TheMinistry of Transport test, abbreviated as the MOT test, is a legal test thatneeds to be taken annually by vehicles having age over 3 years in the UK. MOT test checks specified parts of your vehicle and see whether theymeet the basic environmental requirements. Based on the condition of the partsof the car, the examiner classifies the problems under minor, advisory ormajor. If the issues are listed under minor or advisory, then your car isconsidered roadworthy.Butif it is classified under major, that means you have failed the MOT test. Youwon't be able to leave the garage until and unless the problems are rectified.According to that statistics, out of every 5 cars, 2 cars fail the;MOT Morecambe. Most of the reports show thatsome vehicles fail the test due to trivial reasons, which could have beeneasily prevented if the owner of the vehicle would have regularly checked thecar. Here are some of the major reasons why cars fail the MOT.Keep your car clean;Itis always good to keep your vehicle clean, but before taking your car for theMOT Test, thoroughly clean your vehicle. Keep the dashboard, boot out of theclutter. Excess clutter can lead to the examiner not conducting the test onlyTheregistration plate should also be clean and legible. The number should beeasily readable. Make sure to read the DVLA guidelines before taking the test,especially if you have a personalised number plate. Your car should beprepared, presentable and tidy. It is advisable to take your vehicle for aproper wash before taking the MOT test.Check all the lights;Beforetaking the exam, check all the lights- be it headlights, sidelights, rearlights or indicators. Check the functioning of every light beforehand only cansave both your time and money. The brake lights can be checked easily with thehelp of a friend. You can press the brakes and ask your friend whether thelights are functioning or not.Onein five cars fail the test due to lighting and signalling problems. These minorchecks before taking the test can save you from the fuss later. Besideschecking the functioning, the alignment of some lights like the headlights alsoneeds to be checked.Wheels and Tyres;Whenit comes to wheels and tyres, multiple things need to be checked. All the tyresneed to be firmly attached to the car without even a single but bolt missing.The tyres' pressure needs to be checked and should be set according to thelegal limit set. The patterns on the tyre, commonly known as the treads on thetyres, need to have a certain depth. The limit set legally is 1.6 mm deep orabove7.4%of vehicles fail the MOT test due to tyre issues which could have been easilyresolved beforehand. The tyres should be of the same size, and the rims shouldnot have cuts, bulges or any other significant damage.Windows and Mirrors?All the windowsand mirrors should be crystal clear. Nothing should obscure your view in anyway. All the mirrors should be secure, correctly placed and intact. Any stickers,toys or air fresheners on the wind shield hindering the driver's view should beremoved beforehand only.Windscreendamage is a common cause of failure in the MOT test. Check the functioning ofthe wipers. Replace the wiper blades beforehand only if any problem isdetected. The windows or mirrors should be free of cracks and chips. Therear-view mirror should be easily adjustable. Carrying these simple checks canavoid the failure of the MOT test" ]