MOT's
Every
year, with the exception of vehicles up to three years old, every vehicle
in the UK has a mandatory test.
Ashton's
Garage is registered by the Vehicle inspectorate to carry out class 4 MOT
tests. This is the statutory testing of motor vehicles such as cars
and light commercials.
What
items are examined in the MOT test?
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Lighting
Equipment
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Front
and rear position lamps - rear registration
plate lamps - rear fog lamps
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Direction
indicators and hazard warning devices - Stop
lamps - Headlamps
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Stop
lamps rear reflectors - Headlamp
aim - Reflectors -
Dash warning lights
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Steering
(including suspension)
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Steering
control - Steering system -
Power steering - Suspension (general)
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Front
suspension - Front wheel bearings and
drive shafts - Shock absorbers
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Rear
suspension and rear wheel bearings
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Brakes
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Parking
brake lever mechanism - Service brake
control - Anti-lock braking system
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Mechanical
brake components - Hydraulic, air and vacuum
systems - Brake performance
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Tyres
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Tyre
condition - size -
Rotation - Speed rating
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Road
wheels
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Security
- Safety
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General
condition of the vehicle
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vehicle
structure - body security -
body condition - doors -
load security
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spare
wheel - carrier and seats.
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Drivers
view of the road
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Wipers
- Washers - Windscreen
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Audible
warning (horn)
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Exhaust
system
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Exhaust
emissions - petrol & diesel
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Mirrors
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