"All You Need To Know About MOT Class 4"
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[ "All You Need To Know About MOT Class 4In annual MOTs, car owners must take their automobile to a test centre to ensure the vehicle's roadworthiness. After the vehicle completes 3 years of service, it becomes mandatory to get an MOT every year. In an MOT test, the care gets thoroughly examined to determine if it adheres to all the safety standards and the pre-defined environmental rules. Also, Template Blogs- mot tests are performed only at a centre that is authorised by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)An authorised test centre has three white triangle signs that signify they are prepared and have the required tools and technology to perform a fair test. Furthermore, you can watch the test being conducted from a viewing area without disturbing the technician.Getting a Class 4 MOT?As per the present rules set by the government of the UK, Class 4 cars that require yearly MOTs include:Automobiles that are 3-wheeled and come with an unladen weight of over 450 kgs.Automobiles with seats for up to 8 peopleQuads that comes with a maximum unladen weight of 400kgsDual-purpose automobilesMotor caravansPrivate hire automobiles and public service cars that come with up to 8 seatsAutomobiles that can haul goods and come with up to 3,000 kgs of design gross weightAmbulances as well as taxisPrivate passenger automobiles that come with 9 to 12 passenger seatsComponents checked during the testGenerally, an MOT Class 4 last an hour and contains examining different parts such as:HornsVehicle Structure;Wipers & WasherMirrorsSeatsSeat belt and SRSSteering and SuspensionFuel SystemTyres & WheelsExhaust EmissionsBrakesBoot and TailgateLightsDoorsRegistration PlateExhaust SystemAdvantages of going to your annual MOT Class 4Apart from being obligatory for car owners, an MOT Class 4 performed by certified technicians can benefit you byIncreasing the overall car performance by fixing the repairs mentionedDecrease in additional expenses associated with minor repairs as well as enhanced fuel consumption;Improves the safety of your automobile as well as another driver on the road when drivingExceptionsIf you have failed your MOT test, then you cannot drive or park the automobile on the road. If caught without a valid MOT, the car owners can be fined or prosecuted. The only exception for car owners to drive without a valid MOT is if they are going to a pre-arranged MOT testAlso, automobiles that do not need an annual MOT include:Electric cars that got registered before 1 March 2015, and are used for goodsTractorsHistoric or classic/vintage vehiclesResult of an MOT TestPassedCar owners who pass the annual MOT test will get a Pass MOT certificate from the authorised test centre. The certificate will be valid for a year, and you will have to get your next MOT before it ends. Moreover, the information of the test gets registered in a central database for future MOT or repairs. Also, even if you have received a pass certificate, there might be some minor repairs mentioned in the results that you will have to get repaired before appearing next yearFailAny noticeable damage to your automobile can lead to serious safety concerns and result in the vehicle failing the MOT test. All the reasons why you failed the test gets listed on the failed MOT certificate you receive. You will have to fix them to successfully pass the MOT test. Also, a car owner can even appeal against the result of the MOT test, if they think it is unfairRetestAfter getting the repairs done, most MOT test centres provide low priced or sometimes free retests within a week of you failing the MOTContact an authorised DVSA MOT test centre now if you want to know more about Template Blogs- mot or have any doubts" ]