"Various aspects of an MOT test everyone should know."
"MOT Mansfield"
[ "VariousAspects of an MOT Test Everyone Should Know AboutThe;MOTtest;is a kind of vehicle test conducted in the UnitedKingdom for vehicles that are over three years old. The test aims tocheck the roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions that mightaffect the environment as well as the safety of the driver. Duringthe MOT test, importantparts on the vehicle are checked to make sure that they meet thelegal standards.Below are the answers to some of themost common questions related to MOT tests.Canthe vehicle be driven if it has failed the MOT test?You can drive your car in twoinstances if you have failed the MOTtest and it is due to expire on the same day. You cando so if:1) You take your car to the servicestation for repair, or2) You take your vehicle to astation to book an;MOT test;inadvance.Except for the above-mentionedsituations, driving a vehicle that has failed the;MOTtest;would mean breaking the law. So, its a big NO foryou to drive your vehicle under such circumstances.You can drive your car if you havefailed the;MOT test;butthe existing MOT certificate is still valid. However, it isrecommended to get your vehicle repaired because the faults mentionedin your;MOT test;mightget you in trouble. It is necessary to get the vehicle repairedbecause driving it with faults would be deemed illegal and you can beprosecuted for the same.Whichparts are checked during an MOT Test?During the;MOTTest,;the following parts of your vehicle are checked:Steering andSuspensionBoot/tailgateExhaust systemTow BarMirrorsSeatsDoorsExhaust emissionsTyres and wheelsHornBrakesWipers/WashersBonnetWindscreenLightsSeatbelts / SRSRegistration PlatesWiring andbatteryHowto book an MOT?The best way is to approach anapproved;MOT Test;centrein your area. Only those centres which show the blue sign with 3white triangles are permitted to carry out the test. The centre willcharge with the test fee and provide you with the date and scheduleof your test.Some garages offer online MOTMansfield booking services as well. It is as simple asentering your details and waiting for the garage to assign you a dateand time. You can take your car on this day and get your car checkedand get a detailed report, of the same, on that day itself.Retestafter a repairAfter you have failed the;MOTtest;and got your vehicle repaired, you need to take itfor a retest. In some cases, youre offered a partial retest forfree or a reduced MOT fee. The partial retest is the inspectionof only those parts that are mentioned in the failure certificateof the previous MOT test. If you leave the vehicle at the centre forrepair and its retested within 10 working days, you only need apartial retest. You will not have to pay any fee for this.Whento get an MOT?There is no need for you to get theMOT until your vehicle reaches the age shown in the MOT fees table,which is basically 3 years. Certain vehicles are exempted from MOTtests, these are:1. Goods vehicles powered byelectricity2. Some historic or classicvehicles3. TractorsFor Lorries, buses, and trailers,you need to get an annual test known as the Annual Vehicle Test,instead of the general MOT.If you have any queries regardingMOT tests or are looking for an excellent garage to book a test foryour vehicle, contact us at TNT Service Centre. Our team ofproficient professionals are sure to conduct a thorough inspectionand provide you with a legit MOT certificate. In case we find adamaged part, our skilful technicians will take care of the repairingjobs as well." ]