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"mot test birmingham"
[ "How to ensure passing the MOT test?The MOT test is a vehicle examination conducted by the Ministry of Transport to check if your vehicle is suitable to be driven on the roads. One must go through this test every three years to obtain a pass certificate. If a vehicle fails this test, the authorities prohibit it from being driven unless the necessary changes are made, and it is fit againThe MOT test centres run a very basic examination on your vehicle and accordingly make an assessment report. It checks your engine, braking system, tyres and other essentials required for a safe drive. It is very easy to pass this test, and you just have to take care of a few things before you visit the test centres.Assess your tyres and wheelsMake a quick assessment of your tyres and if you find any irregularities, replace them at the earliest. The tyres should be of the right size and sit evenly on the wheels. Usually, people keep a smaller-sized spare tyre in their boot to save space. If you have the spare tyre fitted, replace it with the stock tyres.Take note of the tread depth of the tyres. Take a millimetre scale, put in the treads, and note the reading. If reading is close to 1.6mm, you are good to go. Also, look for any cracks or bulges in the sidewall, they are easily visible to the naked eye. If you spot a lot of cracks, then replace the tyre.Additionally, ensure that your tyres are not too old and up to date with safety standards. Look for the tyres sidewalls for manufacturing date, if the tyre is more than ten years old from the manufacturing date, replace it with new tyres. Also, get your wheels balanced and aligned before appearing for the MOT test Birmingham.Lights should be in proper conditionAll the key lights important for road safety should be in pristine condition without any discrepancies. Check the headlamps, the tail-light, indicator bulbs and the light above the registration plate. Get someone to operate these lights one by one while you move around and make an assessment.If the bulbs light up for a while and then start flickering, it would be best to replace them. The lights should be of standard colour and should have a minimum brightness level. If any of the bulbs seem to be fused, replace it with new ones as soon as possible.Wipers and Washers cant be overlookedContrary to popular opinion, wipers also wear out due to continuous use, and they tend to damage the clarity of the windscreen. When you operate the wipers, make sure it clears away all the dust and does not leave a dirty mark behind.Additionally, also make sure that the washers are charged up, and both the wiper and the washer are working in proper coordination. When doing this, also make a quick assessment of the windscreens condition, if you find any crack that is longer than 1cm, you must get it repaired. Overall, make sure that the visibility through the windscreen is not hindered in any manner.A registration plate should be clearA registration plate is a part of the vehicles legal document, and therefore, it is crucial that it is not hampered. The font and size should be according to the DVLA norms, and all the characters should be visible. Also, make sure that the plate is tightened properly, and there are no visible spots. An irregular number plate can get you charged for obstruction of justice.Overall car frame should be in a proper conditionThe doors should be properly functional without any irregularities. They should open and close from both the sides, and when shut, they must be properly locked from insideSimilarly, move around the car to look for any corrosion or damage that may hamper the performanceIn addition to all these checks, you also need to keep everything in check under the bonnet." ]