"Everything you should know about the MOT Test"
"MOT Newport, MOT Cwmbran"
[ "EverythingYouShouldKnowAboutthe MOT TestTheMOT test is an annual vehicle test. It is done to examine theroadworthiness of your vehicle. Cars that are older than three yearsneed to pass the MOT Test to prove that they are travel-worthy.Oncethe car crosses a three-year mark in the UK and four years inNorthern Ireland, it needs to pass the MOT test to meet theenvironmental standards.Whereare MOT Tests done?MOTtests are carried out at almost 21,000 authorised test centres allthrough the UK. All of these centres display an official blue signfeaturing three white triangles. The test is carried out under theguidelines provided about the Ministry of Transport.Thereare various factors that are checked during this test. These rangefrom seatbelts, brakes, fuel systems to windscreen wipers and exhaustsystems. However, the condition of the engine, clutch, and gearboxdoesnt fall under this test.Durationof an MOT TestIttakes almost 45-60 minutes for an MOT Test to complete. But there arecertain situations where it might take longer. For example, if yourcar fails the test, or you are taking the car to have the faultsfixed.Youmust also be prepared to leave the car at the station in case itfails the test, and you need to get it fixed. They might ask you toleave it for a night.Costof an MOT TestThereis a limit to the maximum fee charges for the test set by the Vehicleand Operator Services Agency. Currently, it is 54.85 for cars andmotor caravans and 29.65 for motorbikes. However, prices mightdiffer depending upon the garage.Reasonswhy cars fail the MOT TestUsually,the cars that fail the MOT test, fail it because of minor faults.Such faults can be fixed beforehand and the test can be passed.Followingare the top 5 reasons for an MOT fail, according to researchpublished by What Car Magazine in 2014:Whenscreen wash is not topped up. This is the basic test that takes afew minutes so be aware of not being caught by it.Youshould clear the mess inside your car, if any. Also, try to give thewindows and mirror a quick wipe.Makesure that there are no stickers on the windscreen blocking thedrivers view. Such stickers should be outside the wipers sweeparea.Thewarning light on the dashboard shouldnt be lit-up. The MOTCwmbran has included lit-up warning light rule since2012.Checkwhether the number plate of your car follows the DVLA rules.MOTRetestsIfyour vehicle has failed an MOT Test you need to make your carroadworthy by fixing all the major and dangerous faults. Then you arerequired to get an MOT test rescheduled and make sure that the carpasses it.Youcan get a partial retest free if you leave the car at the test centrefor repair within 10 working days.Forany further assistance, contact us at TradePrice Tyres.Our professionals are sure to help you out with all of your MOTNewportqueries and issues." ]