"MOT TESTING UK"
"Mot Hartlepool"
[ "A Short Guide to KnowAbout the MOT TestMOT which stands for Ministry of Transport is a testcarried out for vehicles in the United Kingdom. This test isdone to check the roadworthiness and safety level of a vehicle by checking allthe parts. It is mandatory for every vehicle owner to take the MOT testAWHEN SHOULDSOMEONE GET A MOT TEST?Theowner of a vehicle has to go for its first MOT test after three years of buyingit. The date for the test would be the day on which your vehicle wasregistered. The registration date is given on the logbook called the V5C form.Afterthe completion of the first test, the owner has to get his vehicle retestedafter a year on the anniversary of the last test.AnMOT test certificate is given which states the date of the test and the expirydate on it. It is not allowed to drive the vehicle beyond the expiry date.There would be consequences that one has to face if one drives without an MOTtest.MOT Hartlepool test is the bestBHOW HAS MOTTESTING PROCEDURE CHANGED IN 2020?1. PERIOD EXTENDED FOR 6 MONTHS;Dueto the lockdown period which started in March, the MOT testing period has beenextended for 6 months. If your MOT test date is between March 31, 2020, to July31 2020, then the testing date would be automatically extended for the periodof 6 months from the original dateForexample, if your MOT expiry date was on 13th April 2020, then the testwould be carried on 13th October 2020. It would bemandatory to get your MOT done by the given dateItis said that due to the postponing and extending period for the test, themonths of September, October and November would be the busiest months. Thisautumn, the MOT centres and MOTHartlepool would have loads of cartesting to do2 WHEN YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR THE MOT TEST;NHS,National Health Service of the United Kingdom says anyone who has come intoclose contact with a suspected coronavirus patient or has coronavirus symptomswould not be allowed to get the test.3.EXCEPTIONSOF DRIVING WITHOUT MOTYoumay only drive your vehicle under two conditions1If you are driving itto or from the garage to repair.2If you have pre-bookedan MOT testIfthe circumstances mentioned above do not match, then you would have to face theprosecutionTherules have been applicable before 2020 alsoCWHAT ARE THETHINGS THAT YOU NEED TO CHECK BEFORE THE TEST?;1. BRAKESYourbrakes must work efficiently as they are the most important to maintain thesafety of the vehicle during the MOT test. One should always check that the ABS(Anti-braking system) lights must work properly that indicate whether theanti-lock brakes are fitted.Testersput the brakes on rollers to check if they are decelerating them effectivelyand maintain a balance2.BODYWORKIfthe testers notice rust being collected on parts such as steering and brakes,there would be a great possibility of failing the test. Also, sharp edges whichare caused due to accident are dangerous for pedestrians and are not allowed3.EMISSIONS;Thetesters always check for emissions from the fuelling system. Lots of visiblesmoke from the tailpipe would result in the failure of a test4.OTHERCOMPONENTS;Also,one must check for the horns, lights and steering. The horn should be audibleenough. The headlights, sidelights, brake lights should work properly. Theseatbelts should have a perfect clip locking mechanism. The tread depth of thetyres must be 1.6 mm according to the legal standards and MOT HartlepoolTheMOT test usually lasts for 45 minutes to one hour." ]