"Preparing for your Next MOT Test"
"MOT North London ( 650+ words)"
[ "Preparing for yournext MOT TestItshigh time and the date for your MOT test is almost here. Are you thoroughlyprepared for it? Can you say with confidence that there is not a singlefault within your car that wont make you fail your MOT?Confidenceis a good thing but over-confidence may bring you something differentaltogether. Your over-confidence may be due to the fact that youve beenkeeping up with your cars routine maintenance but has it really been preparedto undergo an MOT test without any pre-check-ups?Theterm 'MOT' stands for Ministry of Transportation. A;car;in the UnitedKingdom must pass a set of tests and thorough inspections;after threeyears of use to guarantee that it is still as safe to drive on the road as itwas when it was purchased.Ifyou are guessing that an MOT NorthLondon is just something that you can easily breeze by then you areguessing wrong. The standards of an MOT are strictly adhered to while it isbeing conducted. The government takes no chances with your safety and youshould practise the same. Thereis a reason why you can fail your car can fail its MOT due to something thatmay seem so insignificant to you that you deliberately chose to ignore itduring the MOT pre-check. No one can be certain about the future and even thatsmall fault within your car can become the very reason for a major accidentalsituation when driving on the road.To make sure that your car does not failits MOT; lets look at all the major as well as minor things that are inspectedduring an MOT test:TyresIfyouve been keeping up with your overall car maintenance then there is not much concern over something like the condition of your tyres. An MOT test shouldbe the only reason that you are taking care of your tyres.Make sure that yourtyre tread depth does not have much wear down. The treads of a tyre must have aminimum depth of 1.6mm according to the law. You can verify this yourself byperforming the 20p coin test on the tread depth.The tyres should beof the correct size and not too big or small than what is recommended accordingto your vehicle.The tyres should beproperly balanced and aligned as well.The tyre pressureshould not be over or underinflated.The tyres should alsobe free of any bumps, rips, cuts, or tread fault.Make sure that eachtyre on the same axle is the same size and construction type as the one on theopposite axle.Lastly, make sure allthese above-mentioned points are also applied to the spare tyre of your car.Lights, Warning Lights and MirrorsThe headlights, rear lights as well asindicators must be in well-working order.All the lights should be free of any type ofdamage or cracks.The warning lights present on your speedometershould also be optimally working.If you have any blinking warning lights, makesure to get them checked and have the adequate car systems repaired before theMOT. The warning light test is known as the malfunctionindicator lamp test. When the MOT test conductor turns on the ignition of yourcar and finds any warning light to be visible, it will directly result in yourcar failing its MOT.The side view mirrors of your car should beundamaged and in the correct position. Believe it or not, even the position of themirrors can end up having precious passing points deducted from your overallMOT score.Engine and ExhaustMake sure thepollution levels emitted from the exhaust is well within the legal parameters.The exhaust should befree from any damage and corrosion.Engine fluid and oilshould be appropriately filled up to the mark. If you are running low on oiland fluid, make sure to have them refilled ; ; ;WindscreenAnylarge crack or chipped area on the windscreen can directly result in your carfailing its MOT.Thewindscreen wipers should effectively clean the mirror and the rubber on thewipers should be free of any tear or hole in it.Thewater level within the screen washer should be filled up beforehand as this toocan be checked during the MOT test.Car BodyThe body of your cari.e. the exterior is bound to have some dents or scratches upon it. Most of thetime these inevitable factors are ignored but any major dent, bump or scratchthat affects the vehicle can result in an MOT North London fail.No sharp edges shouldbe sticking out of the body of the car. Often misshapen bumpers or cardoors are such culprits.The dents or bumpsshould not get in the way of you opening or closing the doors, bonnet or thetrunk of the car.Steering and Shock AbsorbersOnce again, wheelalignment and the suspension system plays a huge role in how the steering ofyour car works. The steering should not be too loose or too hard to operate.Listen for bangs orexcessive whining from the power steering pump while twisting the steeringwheel from full lock to full lock. It could be an indicator of worn-out partsand components.The shock absorbersmust be able to perform their job perfectly. If your vehicle is taking too muchtime to settle after driving over any speed bumps or elevated surfaces, havethe shock absorbers checked out.There shouldnt beexcessive bouncing to your car. If it does, you have worn-out shock absorbersthat may require replacement." ]