"ALL THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MOT TEST"
"MOT TestNewcastle Upon Tyne"
[ "ALLTHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MOT TESTVehiclesafety is the utmost priority of every individual owning or planningto own a vehicle. No one would want to risk their lives withsomething which has a major utility in their life. But who decides ifthe vehicle is safe, or who checks the exhaust emissions, etc.? Thereis a test for checking the vehicle's safety, the roadworthinessaspects, and the exhaust emissions in countries such as the UnitedKingdom, Northern Ireland, etc. This is called the MOT Test or theMinistry of Transport Test. This test is applicable to the vehiclesthat are three years old in the UK and four years old in IrelandIntroducedin the 1960s, the MOT test started as a basic test of a vehicle andhas now evolved to the checking of more than 20 differentsystems/parts of the vehicle. The MOT test checks any issues yourvehicle might have and is an integral part of vehicle ownershipMOT TestClassification and OverviewThere are7+1 Test Classes:Class I- Includes motorbikes up to 200ccClass II- Includes all motorbikes, including Class I as wellClassIII - Includes 3-wheeled vehicles (less than 450 kg).Class IV- Includes 3-wheeled vehicles (more than 450 kg), cars, minibuses,ambulances (up to 12 passengers capacity), Goods vehicles (lowerthan 3,000 kg), motor caravans and dual-purpose vehiclesClass V- Includes private passenger vehicles, ambulances, motor caravansand dual-purpose vehicles with 13+ passenger capacityClass VI(PSV Test) - Includes public service vehicles used for hire/rewardwith more than eight-passenger capacityClassVII - Includes goods vehicles (between 3,000 and 3,500 kg)HGV test- Includes goods vehicles (over 3,500 kg), and trailers (over 1,020kg)The MOTtest covers certain aspects based on which it is decided whether thevehicle has passed or failed the MOT test. If your vehicle is 3+years, then getting an MOT test is important, and the certificateneeds to be renewed annually. The MOTtest covers:Exhaustand emissionsSteering;SeatbeltsSeats;Doors;Horn;BrakesWindscreen;LightsNumberplateMirrors;Tyresand wheels;BonnetcatchesSuspensionBatteryand wiringFuelsystem;Body andstructureIf theofficials find any of these aspects faulty, the vehicle fails the MOTtest and must get the faults fixed at the garage before leaving thelocation. The vehicle can also be taken to other garages, and are-test for a failed MOT can be retaken within 10days to get thepass. An average MOT test takes around 45-60 minutes, but dependingon the vehicle's condition, it can vary. 2 out of 5 vehicles failtheir MOT test and require a re-test. Thereason your vehicle can fail the MOT test are:Approximately30% of the faults are many times related to lighting/lightbulbs andsignallingTyrecondition and air pressure issues account for around 10% of failedtestsDriversview of the road, including the mirrors, wipers and washers, are8.5% of the reason that could fail your vehicle in the MOT test9.6% ofvehicles fail due to issues with the brakesRegistrationplate issues such as missing plate/spaces/characters or notfollowing the government guideline in making personalized plates isanother reason for failed testsTherearen't major issues and can be resolved with a little maintenancedaily, but more often than not, this happens to be the reason forfailed testsMOTTest Newcastle Upon Tyne is important for your safety. Hence youmust always take care of the vehicle'shealth as it is directly connected to your safety." ]