"Do I need an MOT test for my vehicle?"
"MOT Loftus, MOT New Marske"
[ "Well, the clear-cut answer to this question is yes. You do need an MOT if you drive any of these vehicles like van, lorry, bus, trailer, car or a bike. The UK government has made some rules and regulations for the safety of the people on the road which all citizens need to abide by.MOT testing is one of them. So, heres everything you need to know about MOT. Read onWhat is MOT?MOT means Ministry of Transport. Though this department is inoperative now, we can call this as a predecessor of the current Department for Transport. As a driver in the UK, its mandatory for you to get your vehicle checked after three years from the date of manufacturing. Post this date, getting your vehicle checked becomes an annual ritual and you must follow these dates diligently.Once you clear this test with flying colours, you get the;MOT Loftus;certificate. This ensures the roadworthiness of your automotive and that you can drive it freely on the roads of the UK. So, heres everything you wish to know about this test.Parts of the automobile checked during MOTMost of the parts of a car are checked during;MOT New Marske;test. Some of them are exhaust emissions, seatbelts, body, vehicle structure, seats, mirrors, doors, brakes, tyres and wheels, lights, bonnet, wipers and washers, windscreen, registration plates, horn, steering and suspension, electrical wiring, battery and vehicle identification numberParts not checked during the testEngine, clutch and gearbox are not checked in this testCost of the testThe cost of;MOT Loftus;test for three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg of unladen weight is 37.80.Three-wheeled vehicles more than 450kg unladen weight cost 54.85.Motor caravans and eight-seater cars also cost 54.85;What if your automobile fails the test?Theres nothing much to worry about, even if your vehicle fails the;MOT New Marske;test. In that case, you will need to take your car to some garage for the repairs needed. Post the repairs, you can re-submit your car for the testNew guidelines issued due to the pandemicWith regard to the recent coronavirus crisis proliferating in the entire world, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has advised all the drivers to not take their vehicles for MOT testingIt says quite palpably to the people that they should avoid unnecessary travel and self-quarantine themselves at home.Tests for buses, trailers and lorries have already been extended by three months from 20th;March. However, garages will remain open and would continue to do the significant repair work for the carsThe Department for Transport has extended the testing date for vans, motorcycles and cars from 30th March. Till then, it has urged the people to maintain their cars in street-worthy condition, or else theyd be prosecuted for driving risky vehiclesIn case if anyones MOT expires during the self-isolation period, then that person can apply for SORN (Self Off-Road Notification) and can take the car for testing once the self-isolation period is overSo do wait for the date of your next MOT test and abide by all the guidelines issued by the government." ]