"Your perfect MOT guide"
"MOT Scopwick, MOT Welbourn"
[ "Your perfect MOT guideYou must have a proper idea about every stage conducted during a vehicle MOT test starting from the arrival of the vehicle till the vehicle leaves the centre. New procedures and protocols have been made for the safety of both staff and the customer during this challenging period of Covid 19.This article covers all the procedures when the vehicle arrives at the centre and the MOT Scopwick checks are done during the first stage of MOT.After Vehicle ArrivalCertain things to do when you arrive at the centre:You should bring your wipes and sanitiser for hygieneYou must park the vehicle in a hygienic state not having any unhygienic wipes, gloves, or tissues left in it.The vehicle must be driven to the testing hall and parked in the designated lane designated to you during your booking. Your car engine must be at its normal temperature of operation.You must stay prepared for the weather as you may have to remain outside all throughout the test span and no shelter might be there.The previous MOT certificate, appointment card, and registration certificate of the vehicle must be kept ready for inspectionYou must get someone accompanying you to the centre. You must rather come alone to your MOT test.Before the vehicle enters the test hall, you must get out of the vehicle. the vehicle will be taken by the staff through the complete testEnabling examiner to check the body structure and boot floor, the boot must not have any luggage in it.Stage oneThe vehicle will be taken through the MOT test by the vehicle examiner. The details of the vehicle will be inspected and digitally recorded after it enters the inspection hall. The emissions from the vehicles exhaust will be inspected first.Diesel smoke testThe density of the smoke emitted from buses or heavy vehicles with diesel engines is examined. A calibrated and approved smoke meter is used to do this assessmentThe smoke density is measured after the engine is accelerated up to governed speed.The staff record an average reading after the third acceleration. The vehicle will pass the test if the measurement is in the range of 3.0m-1 for turbocharged and 2.5m-1 for non-turbocharged engines.Further acceleration is done if the average is more. Then the last three readings average is used. This continues maximum till six accelerations.The vehicle wont pass the MOT if the average of the last three among the six accelerations is more as compared to the right level.The vehicle wont get the certificate if any of these occurs:Measuring the emissions is not possible due to a damaged tailpipe or the use of an accessory that prevents the entry of the probe of the smoke meter into it.A huge amount of vapour or smoke of any colour is emitted by the exhaust hampering the visionObvious engine damage signs like smoke emission or unusual noiselow oil pressure or Insufficient engine oil, which might result in engine damage during engine accelerationMaintaining the vehicle according to the recommendations of the manufacturer is crucial. Apart from this, presenting the vehicle for testing under the normal temperature of operation is equally vital.Signs of governor failure or tamperingPetrol exhaust emissionAll petrol engine ambulances, taxis, cars, passenger vehicles, minibusses, etc undergo this test.The vehicle wont be offered a certificate if any of these occurs:More than one gases are present in the exhaust more than the limits needed by the testBlack smoke or visible dense blue is being emitted by the engine continuously for five seconds at idle.Idling of The engine at a speed above its normal speed of idlingMeasuring the emissions is not possible due to a damaged tailpipe or the use of an accessory that prevents the entry of the probe of the analyser into it.Black smoke or clearly visible dense blue is being emitted by the engine while accelerating, obscuring others viewInspection Under bonnetThe first stage of MOT Welbourn also includes inspection under the bonnet.The inspections are:Power boosted steeringVehicle identification number (VIN) and Registration platesComponents of Mechanical brakeMounts of Engine transmissionFuel systemVacuum, air, and Hydraulic brake systemsGeneral vehicle conditionSteering and Brake fluidsAdditional mirrors needed on the huge goods vehiclesVehicle construction and structural integrityWrap UpThis is all about the checks done in the first stage of your vehicles MOT test. Visit Roberts Tyres for more detailed information regarding tyres. This is a reliable place to expand your knowledge on tyres and get the best one." ]