"A quick guide to MOT tests"
"MOT Newcastle Upon Tyne"
[ "A Guide to MOT testIf you own a vehicle and it's over three years old, you are legallyrequired to take an MOT test every year. This is done to ensure that thevehicle can still be driven on roads without resulting in an accident. Thefollowing guide will cover important points regarding the test and what to doif your vehicle doesn't get a green light.The correct time to get an MOT checkOnce you have completed three years of ownership of your car, it willrequire its first MOT Newcastle upon Tyne test. Following the firsttest, you will need to get your car retested annually on the same date as thelast MOT test. Upon passing your first test, you are given an MOT testcertificate with the date of the test and the date of expiry highlighted. Thedate of expiry signifies when you will need a new MOT test. You can also chooseto get your vehicle tested a month prior to the date of the new test. In caseyou lose your MOT test certificate, you can make use of the gov.uk tool byentering your registration number. You can also request for a new MOTcertificate in place of your old misplaced one.The ultimate MOT checklist A     dirty car is most likely to fail the MOT test as it will have a very bad first impression. Make sure to keep your car clean and tidy Make     sure the number plate is clean and in good condition as it is a rule that     your number plate has to be readable in order to pass the test. Check     whether all the external and internal lights of your car are working in     proper condition. Check     the tyre tread and tyre pressure. Fill     up all fluid canisters in your car to the max Make     sure your mirrors are in proper working condition.What are thecommon signs for failing an MOT test?This test can be failed dueto any reason such as the screen is not maintained. This task usually requiresless time to complete, so one should take care of itIf a vehicle is dirty, itis important to clean the car properly. The car boot and the windows should begiven a quick wiping. The car plate is missing or mistyped. It is important tonot use wrong spelling or is either stained or missing number plate. If onewishes to have a personalized number plate, make sure it matches the rules laidby DVLA. Any stickers on the glasses should not block the view of the driver.Make sure that nothing is stuck to the windscreen. The headlights should workproperly.Taking care of certainareas helps to pass the test without any hassle. The vehicles which are as oldas 40 years or are commercially used, dont need to get an MOT. But apart fromthese, every car must pass the MOT test" ]