"MOT test and its importance"
"MOT Westerhope"
[ "MOT testand its ImportanceAccording to the UK government,it is mandatory for every vehicle owner to get the MOT test passingcertificate. Failing to do so can cost you fine and some penalty points aswell. Every car that is three years or older needs to pass the test. It checksthe roadworthiness of your vehicle. The test ensures that your vehicle is safefor the environment and roadWhat is an MOT test?Looking at the environmentalconditions and increasing road accidents, the MOT test aims to analyse yourvehicle. It involves examining various components of your vehicle for damagesand leaks. The test centre then provides you with a pass or fail testresultOnce your vehicle has completedthree years, it is eligible for MOT tests and should be tested every year. Thisis done to check whether it meets the safety requirements as set by thegovernmentAlmost 21,000 test centres havebeen authorised in the whole country. You can determine an authentic testcentre by looking at the sign. If it has a blue sign with three triangles youcan trust the centre. The test comprises lots of tests involving differentparts of your vehicle.MOT exemption due to CoronavirusIn March 2020, the UK governmentexempted vehicles from the MOT test for the next 6 months. However, ifyour;MOT Westerhope;test is expiring this August you shouldconsider getting one done. The government has once again made it mandatory toget the test done in England, Wales, and Scotland.Two exemptions have beendetermined here:If your vehicles MOT test dateexpires before August 1, you are eligible for the six-month extensionThe MOT exemption has beenextended to 12 months in various parts of Northern IrelandHow to schedule a test?You can get an appointment at acertified test centre by calling them. Some test centres also let you makeonline appointments. Once you have received the date and time, you can reachthe centre accordingly.What if I fail the test?In case you fail the test, youwill not be allowed to drive the car if it has major and dangerous faults. Avehicle with only major faults can still be driven for repairs. So, in case ofdangerous issues, you will either have to tow the vehicle, if you want therepairs done in a different service centre or you can get them repaired at thetest centre itselfOnce the repairs are done, youcan get a retest scheduled. The partial retest will be free if the repairs aredone at the test centre. You will be charged a lower fee if you give the retestwithin 10 working days of failing the MOTThings to keep in mind beforegoing for the testMost vehicles fail the MOT testdue to reasons that could have been avoided. This puts you in the hassle ofretests and damage repairs. One should keep the following things in mind: Remove all the stickers from the windscreen that blocks the driver's view. This leads to a clear failure and should be avoided under all circumstances. Clean the car thoroughly.     Remove all the unnecessary stuff from the car and wash it from the inside.     Make sure that it is not dirty when you take it for the test The registration plate should be written in a proper format." ]