"Five things you should take care of before appearing for the MOT"
"MOT Leeds"
[ ";Five things you should take care of before appearing for the MOT testThe ministry of transport conducts a three-yearly test on the vehicles to determine whether they can be driven on the roads. The vehicles are subjected to emission, performance and safety checks to and accordingly, a pass or fail certificate is awarded. These tests are not detail-oriented, and yet most people do not see the end of the tunnel.If you want to ensure that your vehicle passes this test, run a routine assessment test before appearing for the test. Depending upon the assessment, repair or replace the key components to confirm the performance standards. Here is an article on five things you should take care of before appearing for the MOT test.The tyresTyres are one of the significant components for performance and safety, and for this reason, MOT runs a thorough test on them. Discussed below are some of the parameters on which the tyres condition is judged.Tread depth: The minimum acceptable tread depth for a tyre is considered to be 1.6mm. If you want to ensure that your tyres have the recommended tread depth, take the penny test. Just take a penny and put it in one of the ridges; if the penny is barely visible, you are good to go.Sidewalls: Sidewalls are vital for a vehicles performance, driving comfort and safety. If your sidewalls have too many cracks or bulges on them, replace your tyres.Tyre pressure: Tyre pressure should be at the recommended level, mentioned either on the fuel cap or on the drivers door.Manufacturing date: The maximum age of a good quality tyre is ten years from the manufacturing date. The manufacturing date is mentioned on the sidewalls in the form of a four-digit code.The lightsThe assistant lights are very crucial for road safety and low-visibility conditions. Therefore, MOT Leeds runs a thorough test on all the lamps to see if they are flicker-free and function properly. Also, all the lights must be calibrated according to the Motor Safety Act, and they have an optimum brightnessFor this reason, run a thorough assessment of the brake lights, parking lights, emergency lights, headlamps and indicator lights. And if any of the lights seem faulty, replace them immediately.The windshieldThe windshield must ensure complete and clear visibility. Therefore, thoroughly clean the windshield and remove all the spots before appearing for the test. If there is a crack on the windshield, which is wider than 1cm, replace the screen immediately.The wipers and water spray must also function in complete coordination, and the wipers must not leave a dirty spot behind. Therefore, recharge the water tank and clean the wipers beforehand.The dentsIf your vehicle has been into an accident or a severe impact collision, take it to the body repair shop to restore its condition. But if a dent could hamper the cars movement or disturb the motion, repair that dent. MOT does not look for the vehicles aesthetic value. But if significant components such as fender or spoilers are damaged beyond repair, replace them before appearing for the test.The oilsThe engine oils work as a lubricant for the moving components and reduce friction between them, thereby maintaining their temperature. Proper oiling also ensures fewer emissions, which is crucial to passing the pollution testAlso, proper oiling of the moving components minimises the breakdown risk. Engine oil can be recharged at any fuel station, where they mix the oil with the fuel and put it through the fuel chamberSimilarly, brake oils ensure the smooth functioning of the hydraulics and protect the tyres inner rims. Brake oil also minimises the screeching noise, which comes when the brakes are applied on a speeding vehicle." ]