"Understanding some crucial MOT Guidelines"
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[ "Understanding some crucial MOT GuidelinesAn MOT test is an annual road safety check for most vehicles over three years old. It involves a thorough examination of your vehicle's condition and documents, as well as a series of reviews for legal compliance. The test is designed to help keep cars in safe, roadworthy conditions. If the vehicle fails the test, one or more vehicle maintenance areas have not been adequately completed, and work must be carried out before retestingWhat does my MOT test check?There are various aspects tested during an;MOT Colindale;test. The exact items will vary depending on the type of vehicle you are driving, but some standard checks include seatbelts, lights, windscreen wipers and washers, brakes - including discs and tyresThe tester may also check some elements specific to different types of vehicles, such as lorry wheels or motorcycle brakesWhat if my car fails its MOT?If your car does not pass its MOT, it means that one or more areas of vehicle maintenance have not been adequately completed. It is illegal to drive your car away from the inspection station until it is repaired to a satisfactory standard. It would be best to go back to the person who carried out any work on your car which led to its failureThe tester will tell you what work is necessary to get your car back up to standard, but this, of course, will depend on the individual problem that caused it to failChecklist for the MOT test?A list of items checked during an official MOT test by an authorized tester:;Lights and indicatorsTyres and tread depthBody condition (roof, doors, and bonnet)Seatbelts & Seatbelt mounts & Pedal partsAirbags (if fitted)Steering mechanism (including wheel alignment)Suspension system (including exhaust emissions)Brakes (discs/drums - including ABS if fitted, hoses and pipes)Suspension (including shock absorbers - if fitted)Windscreen wipers & washers (windscreen washers if fitted)Fuel system (injectors/leaks etc.)Battery condition (if fitted)Bodywork (inner/outer panels/fasteners etc.)Engine (inlet/exhaust system including injection equipment)Emissions control devices (including diesel particulate filter if fitted)Electrical wiring, connectors, terminals & lights (including bulbs);Note:;examiners do not usually test the horn unless the problem is apparent. When checking the suspension system, suspension struts are now included as one of the items to be tested. They will be checked for leaks and damage. In addition, some vehicles have been fitted with additional diagnostic sensors which provide information about other parts of the car or systems within it. This data can be displayed on a small screen in the cabin where you insert your key when you turn on the ignition switch. If there is a warning light on one of these extra information screens, the item must be shown to have been repaired before the vehicle can pass its inspectionWhat will be tested in my car for MOT?;It requires a lot more to run a car nowadays than it did ten years ago, and so do drivers as people change their habits as their incomes increase, including buying new cars which are likely to need servicing at least every 12 months. In addition, has been a great deal of media coverage about the dangers of driving old cars with out of date MOT certificates There are estimated to be over 4 million British drivers who have out of date documents. If you are one of them, then I am sure that youre not alone, but you need to do something about it now because they will soon become a thing of the past as most definitely would not pass their MOT It is no good postponing getting them up-to-date because they will have to be done sooner or later, so you might as well get on with it nowWhats the MOT test centre?The official government website tells us that there are approximately 5,000 authorized test centres where you can take your car when it is due for its MOT test. These include most main dealerships approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), local councils or independent garagesYou will find that some car park buildings, such as supermarket car parks, also offer MOT testing services, but DVSA does not officially recognize theseWhat to do after an MOT failure?A vehicle might not be driven or moved on public;Car Repair Colindale;roads unless passed its most recent MOT test. Still, there is no grace period, so you will find yourself facing a potentially hefty fine if caught driving without a valid certificate. If your car fails its first MOT, you only have a four-week window within which you have to have the necessary work done and resubmit it for a second test." ]