"Thorough Inspection of Car Interior before your MOT Test"
"Mot Aldershot"
[ "Minorelements that lead to an MOT failureHereare some quick car interior checks to ensure that you dont faceany trouble during your MOT test due to some minor issues.SeatbeltsYouwill surely fail the MOT if you have a damaged seatbelt in your car.Before going to the test centre, you must inspect and ensure thatyour seat belts are properly fixed to the car structure or the seatsand are in proper working condition. You must also ensure that theyget clicked and released smoothly.WarninglightsTheoperation of the warning lights in the dashboard is often checked bythe MOT testers. The warning lamps of the brake fluid and indicatorof power steering are included in this. Hence, you must inspectwhether every light turns on and off efficiently when the ignition isturned on. You should also have an efficiently working speedometer inyour car to pass the;Mot Aldershot.MirrorsMirrorsmust be checked. An internal mirror for rear view must be present inevery car along with a mirror on drivers side at least. Theirposition must be such that they offer a clear view of the driversseat.HornToensure proper working of your horn, you must give it a shot. Your carhorn must be easily accessible and audible from the position ofdriving.MechanicalchecksThetoughest checks to be done on own are the mechanical checks. But,certain issues in your car can be identified by you in its earlystage. This enables you to have a reliable repair at low cost beforeyour MOT.ExhaustsystemYoumust ensure that no part of the exhaust is hanging loosely and noparts or mountings are missing. You must ensure the proper working of thesilencer and check whether there are any major leaks. You must startthe car up and pay attention to any unusual or unwanted sound toensure that you dont face trouble during the MOT. A blowing orcorroded exhaust is indicated by such sounds.SuspensionItis a tough task to check the suspension on your own but notimpossible. Your weight can be applied to each car corner and thenreleased to check the suspension quickly. The body movements getsettled quickly if the suspension is fine. You may witness any issuesin the suspension in the form of sounds like knocks and creaks whilemanoeuvring or driving the car especially when you cross an obstaclelike a speed bump, a driveway or a kerb.FuelsystemThefuel tanks along with all its visible parts like the pipes and thehoses must be checked properly. They must be ensured to be leakagefree and securely fit. The fuel cap must stay undamaged and should befastened tightly. A damaged seal is sufficient to make your car failthe MOT. The MOT tester might require opening your fuel cap and henceyou must give the key if you have one.ExhaustemissionsToget passed in the;Mot Aldershot, the legal specificationsfor exhaust emissions must be fulfilled by your car. The fuel typeyou use and your cars age determines this. This can be checked onown but, if you find more amount of smoke of any colour emitting outof the tailpipe, there is some issue certainly. If you have a dieselcar and its DPF has tampered, you may fail the MOT.BrakesThefunction of the handbrake and the foot brake must be checked. Youmust not have any leaks especially the visible ones in the pipes ofthe brakes. The MOT testers wont remove the wheels of your carduring the test. They will just look at the aspects that areaccessible easily and are visible clearly. The brake discs must beinspected for any scoring or warping signs. You must ensure the properworking of the warning lights if you have got ABS in your car." ]