"MOT test history and new rules"
"Ford MOT Northampton, Mot Northampton"
[ "MOTtest history and new rules MOT, in the UK, is mandatoryfor all the drivers and they have to keep the MOT certificate with them justlike they keep other legal documents. The main objective of Ford MOT Northampton test is to certify that the vehicle isroadworthy and does not have any serious issues. Before we talk about the MOTrules in detail, let us have a look at the brief history of the MOT test. Historyof MOT test The decision to take the MOTtest was first made in 1960 under the direction of Ministry of Transport Underpowers in the Road Traffic Act 1956. Originally, this examinationwas designed as a basic checkup of different parts of the vehicle. These carcomponents included steering, brakes, and lights. Initially the test wasmandatory to have after 10 years of the registration date of the vehicle andthen the driver had to submit the vehicle every year. This test was widelyknown as ten year test or Ministry of Transport test. In 1961, the rule changedand now, it was mandatory to submit the vehicle after 7 years of theregistration and the rule was modified again in 1967; when the testable age was reduced to 3 years.On 1 January 1983, thetestable age was reduced to 1 year for ambulances, taxis, and vehicles with morethan eight passenger seats. Over the years, the items tobe tested also increased. For example, tyres, windscreen wipers, and washers,horns, exhaust, body structure, chassis, emission tests etc. AdvancedMOT test rulesNowadays, the MOT test dividesthe issues into three categories: minor, major, and dangerous. These categories are made todecide the results after the test. Whatif you clear the test?You clear the test if yourvehicle does not have any issues or it has minor issues. In case of minorissues, the MOT test will pass the test with an advisory that you need to fixall the issues as soon as possible. Whatif you fail the test?if your car is found to havemajor or dangerous faults, your vehicle will fail its test. In case of major issues, youcan move your car to fix the issues and then, you can apply for a retest within working days. If you fail tosubmit your vehicle within ten working days, you will have to sit in the testagain. If your car dangerousissues, you will not be allowed to drive your car and you have to fix theissues as soon as possible. It is not mandatory that youresolve the problems in the MOT center. You may try to fix the issues in yourpreferred garage. If you want any further information about the test, youcan contact any reliable and authorized MOT center. ;" ]