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What does a garage look at during an MOT test?
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Components tested during your MOT test:
for cars...
Vehicle identification number - a vehicle identification
number must be permanently displayed and legible on a vehicle
first used on or after 1 August 1980
Registration plate - condition, security, legibility
and format of letters/numbers
Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour.
The headlamps will also be checked to see if the aim is correct
Steering and suspension - correct condition and operation
Wipers and washers - operate to give the driver a clear
view of the road
Windscreen - condition and drivers view of the road
Horn - correct operation and type
Seatbelts - all seatbelts installed are checked for type,
condition, operation and security. All compulsory seatbelts
must be in place
Seats - front seats secure. Front and rear backseats
can be secured in the upright position
Fuel system - no leaks, fuel cap fastens correctly and
seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure
the key is available
Exhaust emissions - vehicle meets the requirement for exhaust
emission. These vary on the age and fuel type of the vehicle
Exhaust system - complete, secure, without serious leaks
and silences effectively
Vehicle structure - free from excessive corrosion or
damage in specific areas. No sharp edges
Doors - open and close. Latch securely in closed position.
Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle.
Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable
items
Mirrors - presence, condition and security
Wheels and tyres - condition, security, tyre size and
type, and tread depth. Spare tyres are not tested
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency
test). Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester.
Vehicles such as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be
tested either on a suitable road using a properly calibrated
and maintained decelerometer or, if one is installed at the
test station, a plate brake tester
for motorcycles...
Lights - condition, operation, security, and correct
colour of headlamp(s), rear lights, indicators and reflectors.
Also the headlamp(s) will be checked to see if the aim is correct
Steering and suspension - condition, security and operation
including: forks, mountings, controls, bearings, etc
Horn - correct operation and the right type
Exhaust system - complete, secure, correct type and not
too noisy
Side car - includes checks on: attachment, suspension,
wheel bearings, wheel alignment, lights and tyres
Wheel alignment - correct alignment of front and rear wheels
Frame - free from cracks, damage, distortion or corrosion
which is likely to affect steering or brakes
Wheels and tyres - wheel condition and security, tyre condition,
size and type, and tread depth
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency
test),and brake controls
General items - condition and security of final drive,
footrests and seat
Vehicles adapted with hand controls
Any hand controls fitted to your vehicle will not normally be
tested during a standard MOT unless they are the only means
of control. You should ensure your hand controls are regularly
maintained and checked by a reputable garage, the hand control
manufacturer or the adaptation specialist.
Tinted Windows
Tinted windows are not included in the MOT test, but the Vehicle
and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) have started roadside checks
to make sure tinted windows follow the Road Vehicle (Construction
& Use) Regulations. These specify the minimum levels of light
that must pass through the windscreen and front side windows.
VOSA has produced an information leaflet on window tints which
answers such questions as:
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- What
is excessively tinted glass?
- Legally
where do I stand?
- Why
are tinted windows not included in the MOT test?
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