"What should you ensure before going for an MOT exam near you?"
"MOT Twickenham ( 650+ words)"
[ "What should you ensure before going for an MOT exam near you?Do you wonder how to pass your car's MOT test with ease? Well,; the answer is quite simple. Taking proper care of your car and inspecting some basicthings periodically to maintain it in proper working condition is the onlykey to passing an MOT test successfully. You must ensure a lot of things before going for an MOT Twickenham so that you eliminate all the chances of failing your MOT attemptNew alterations inthe MOT testA new MOT system had been introduced on May 20, 2018, in Wales,Scotland and England for categorizing issues found in your car. Few new inspectionsalong with strict rules for emissions from diesel cars are included in the newMOT test. The issues traced by the MOT tester are categorized as minor,dangerous and major now. Your car will fail the MOT if your car has issues ofcategory major or dangerous. For diesel cars having DPFs, strict emission rulesare there. To minimise emissions from diesel cars, the exhaust soots arecaptured and stored by the DPF. If smoke emitting out of the exhaust or atampered DPF is traced by the MOT tester, your car will fail the test. Certainother new inspections have also been included in this new MOT like inspectingwhether the tyres have low pressure, the lights of the brake pad work efficientlyor not, missing discs or brake pads. ;Todepict the new alterations, the Mot certificate has also changed. Apart fromthis, vehicles with age more than 40 years dont require any MOT if theyhave not been altered. Registration plates You must ensure that your vehicles registration plates aretightly fit to the car and are in top condition before MOT. You must ensurethat all the numbers and letters must be visible even from a distance of 20metres apart.Inspecting BrakeFluidLets start our list with brake fluid. You need to open thebonnet of your car. Before doing so, you need to ensure that your car is at a stop with its engine cooled. Then the master cylinder must be checked.Markings saying max or min can be seen. The fluid presentin the cylinder must have a level between these two marks. ;You need to top up more fluid if your fluidlevel is below the mark. ;Any local autostore can sell the brake fluid but, you must ensure that the fluid you purchaseis meant for your car model. You can gather information about your cars brakefluid from your car manual.The brake fluids condition must be checked before closingthe cap. It must be of amber colour or clear although as it starts getting old,it becomes brown in colour. If you see brown colour, the fluid must be changedsoon. More tests can be done thoroughly by dipping chemical strips into the fluid.After completing all these activities, you must close the bonnet. TyresThe right size and type of wheels and tyres must be used incars. You must replace the space saver tyre or the spare tyre with a standardtyre or wheel prior to the test. You must check whether the depth of the treadin all tyres is 1.6mm at least across and around central 3/4th ofthe pattern. The coin method is an efficient way to check the depth of thetread. After insertion of the coin, if you notice the outer coin edge, you haveenough tread depth. You must also check the tyre for any sidewall cuts or lumpsthat can make it unfit for the test. You must not underinflate the tyres aswell. Spare tyres are not included in the MOT test but, they must be fastenedsecured externally. Lights;All the lights includingthe registration plate bulbs, parking lights, headlamps, indicators and reversinglights must be maintained in their correct colour and in proper functioningcondition so that your car passes the MOT test. You need to clean the lights andask somebody to switch them on while you observe from outside. You need toreplace them or tighten them if you observe them flickering on being tapped. Youalso need to replace the blown bulb before the MOT test. Wipers and Washers To get a clear road view, you need to maintain the washersand wipers in proper functioning order. Smeared Wipers could be potentiallyworn out. Hence, you need to get them replaced before the MOT test and inspectthe headlight washers as well.WindscreenYou must also ensure that the washer fluid is filled in yourwindscreen. Prior to the MOT Twickenhamtest, you must ensure the proper working condition of the windscreen is in goodcondition especially the area that the wipers swipe. Stickers obstructing yourview must be removed. Any cracks or chips beyond 1 am must be inspected. ConclusionVisit Twickenham Tyres and Exhausts for more details. It is the best dealer oftyres and exhausts in the town." ]