"10 things to check before your MOT"
"MOTNewcastle Upon Tyne"
[ "TopTenThingsToCheckInYour Vehicle BeforeYourMOTMinistryof transport test or simplyMOT isa test conductedfor the sake of the safety of a vehicle annually.It checks;the cars on the parameters of roadworthiness. It is necessaryto be done in the United Kingdom for cars that are more than threeyears old. Some important pointsthat needto be remembered before the MOT Newcastle upon Tyne of your vehicleare:LightsintegrityLightingis one of the most critical aspects of driving. Around 30% ofmistakes are contributed because of not maintained lighting in thevehicle. As a suggestion to pass the MOT take care of headlights,indicators, hazard lights, rear lights, and sidelights.Brakefluid levelsWhenwe talk about the brake fluid in the cylinder thereare two levels or marks as 'min' and 'max.' It is necessary tomake sure that the brake fluid must be in-between these two levelsonly. If it is lesser, bring it to the requiredquantity. You also need to take care of the clarity of thebrake fluid. If you do not find it transparent or if you cant seethrough it because it has gone brown, you must exchange it with newfluid.Depthof the tyre treadThetread depth of the tyre before yougetit examinedfor an MOT test must be at least 1.6 mm. Otherwise, thevehicle will not be able to pass the test. It is recommended toreplace the tyres as soon as thetreadreach 3 mm.HorntestingHorntesting seems least essential, butit is not. It iscrucial to keep the horns working for your safety on the road. Itmight be possible that the morning you are planning to give yourvehicle for testing, the horns get out of order on the same day orthe day before. It is the quickest to check; therefore, kindly don'tignore it.Seatsand seatbeltsTheseat and the seat belts of the car must be in the right condition asrequired by the legal standards. The comfort level maintained in theseat is necessary for supporting the proper posture of the user, andseatbelts are lifesavers. Therefore, both, the seat and the belt areessential.Prioroil checkTheremust be sufficient lubricantpresent in the engine ofyour car. This helps in decreasing the friction among thecomponents of the engine. You only need to give a few minutes tocheck it by opening the bonnet of the car, putting a dipstick, andbring it out to check the viscosity of oil on it.Brakesand suspensionBrakescan be called as the most crucial part of the vehicle. If the brakesand suspension of the car are not up to the mark, it will beimpossible for the vehicle to pass the test. Ifyou notice some kind of noise coming out of the car whileapplying brakes, it needs to be fixed first.Cleaningof the vehicleCleaningof the vehicle is necessary on a daily basis or at least on a weeklybasis. It is a general practice, but if you are bringing the car fortesting, you must make sure the vehicle is clean.WipersThewipers of the car are used only during the rains, but they must becleaned and maintained throughout the year. These are used when thecars are washed or cleaned and also while cleaning the front glass.NumberplateThenumber plate of the vehicle is the identity that shows theregistration number. It should be clean and clear, and the numbershould be clearly visible. It should not be rusted.OurMOT testing, at Fenham Garage Services, covers all the aspectsof the vehicle. All the parameters of testing are for the safety ofthe drivers and Society. Therefore, MOT Newcastle upon tynemust be taken sincerely. Good luck!" ]