"All You Need To Know About Getting an MOT"
"MOT North London ( 650+ words)"
[ "All You Need To Know About Getting an MOT;When to Get an MOT?It is mandatory for every vehicle to get an MOT. It is carried out when-When the car becomes 3 years of age.One year after the last MOT.If in case the owner is unable to drive down to the MOT centre, then the MOT facility can send their employee who will take your car down to the facility safely and return it with the test result. The owner can also send someone else to the MOT centre if he/she is unavailableException Of MOTNo one can drive or park their vehicle on the road if they haven't passed the MOT. The person caught can be prosecuted and fined up to 1,000. The only exception where one can drive without an MOT is when;Driving down to a repair centreOr Going to an MOT testHow to Book an MOT?An MOT test should always be carried out by an approved MOT centre. A 3 white triangle sign is given to the authorized MOT centre, indicating they are fully equipped to perform the test with utmost accuracy. Simply, contact your nearest MOT centre and book an appointment before the current MOT expires. There is a maximum limit of the charges of the MOT followed by the test centres. Also in Northern Ireland, booking MOT is a different process.MOT costsThe cost of the MOT depends on the type of vehicle. The maximum fee for an MOT for a car is about 54.85 and for a standard motorcycle is 29.65. Also, there is no VAT paid on the feeHow does the MOT test work?Components that ensure the safe working of your vehicle are thoroughly checked during an MOT. They need to fulfil the legal standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. The test can be viewed by the owner from the viewing area and should not interrupt the prison taking the test. Furthermore, the test does not include examining the condition of the engine, clutch as well as gearbox.Result Of an MOTWhether the car passes or fails the MOT depends on the condition of the vehiclePassing the MOTOn passing the test, you will get an MOT certificate from the approved test centre, and the information will be registered in the database. The certificate may also mention minor repairs or problems which are needed to be fixed shortlyFailing the MOTMajor damage results in failing the MOT. All the repairs are listed in the MOT certificate and the faulty components are needed to be repaired and tested again before the car is allowed to drive on roads. Filing the MOT is added to the database and the owner can even appeal if he/she thinks the decision is wrong. The car owner can be fined up to 2,500 and also get banned from driving.Retest after a repairSometimes, the car can have a partial retest for a reduced price or for freeIf the repairs are accurately fixed within 10 working days of failing the MOT there is a minimum amount cost for the test. Also, the owner can take his/her vehicle to a repair centre in case your MOT North London hasn't expired. In case if the MOT is not valid then the car can only be driven to the repair station for fixes or booked an MOT appointment. The MOT will be free if the car is taken back to the same test centre before the next working day endsSome minor MOT checks include:Access panelsBatteryElectrical wiringBonnetFuel Filler capBootlidBrake pedal anti-slipBreak glass hammer;Doors;If you are still unclear about the MOT or need some additional information, then consult an experienced/certified professional, who can help suggest the solution for your vehicle" ]