"How To Prepare Your Car For The MOT Test"
"MOT Milton Keynes ( 650+ words)"
[ "How To Prepare Your Car For The MOT TestThe MOT or the Ministry Of Transport Test is an annual safety check measure implanted by the British government for the safety of the vehicles and, indirectly, its people. Ideally, vehicles that are more than three years old are required to take the MOT test. Critical units of your vehicle are checked whether they meet the legal standards or not, and the vehicle is overall safe to drive. If you don't have an MOT even after your vehicle is more than three years old, your car isn't considered roadworthy. Unfortunately, about 1.5 million vehicles fail their MOT test initially, too, due to petty reasons like an unreadable number plate, faulty bulb, etc. Here is your guide on how to prepare your car for the MOT Milton Keynes.Check Brakes and the Brake Fluid;Unlike servicing, the MOT test doesn't check the engine, clutch or gearbox. It instead checks the other equally essential parts we overlook, such as the brake fluid. When you open your cars bonnet, you will notice a container with markings minimum and maximum. The fluid must be between these two parameters only, and if not, you can get it filled from any nearby garageAlso, apart from the quantity, you need to pay attention to the quality of the fluid. If the colour looks brownish, it indicates that the fluid is old and needs to be replaced. The pure brake fluid is of the colour amber or is transparentThe brakes are tested while you usually drive. If you feel the brake is starting to make some noise or if your car keeps pulling on one side of the road, it indicates something wrong with your vehicle. Again, a visit to the garage before the MOT would be helpful.Check Mirrors;Nearly 50% of MOT Milton Keynes can be prevented by carrying regular checks of your car. This also includes all the obligatory mirrors. It would help if you had all your mirrors intact. You can also check the specifications from the MOT manual. Make sure that they are visible to the driver and aren't stained in any way. Could you give them a quick wipe before the test?;The side mirror should also be clean, and no type of stickers should be there, potentially obscuring the driver's viewCheck all the lightsThere are various lights in the vehicle system; make sure you check each one of them before taking the test. This also includes the warning light. Make sure to check for the warning light on the dashboard. If it's showing, then you must get the problem fixed as soon as possible because if you don't get it fixed, you will surely fail the MOT testApart from this, check the light bulbs by simply giving them a tap to see if they are damaged or loose. If the bulbs are faulty, replace them beforehand only. One in five cars fail the MOT test simply due to a faulty bulb. Also, have someone stand outside while you sit inside and check all the lightsCheck the tyres;A study indicates that 7.4 per cent of cars fail to meet the tyre specifications and fail the MOT test. So it would help if you examined many things while properly checking your tyresPressure: The tyres need to have a specified value of pressure. All the tyres should have the same pressure. Increase the pressure if necessaryTread Depth: The MOT has specified a tread depth of 1.6 mm, and if the tread depth is below the specified limit, then the vehicle will be marked as fail. You can either check the tread depth yourself, or you could get it checked at any local garageSize: All the tyres should be of the same size. You should also physically examine them for any kinds of cuts and bulges or any other signs of damage. You can also take your vehicle to any garage, and the mechanic can also suggest a replacement if required" ]