M.O.T 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 servicing - oil & filter change, spark plugs, air filter change, fuel filter change, top up all levels, front & rear brake checks, check lights, tyres, washers, wipers , ect..... clutches - replace clutch for any type of vehicle even commercial, diagnosse possible clutch problems, replace complete clutch kit, i.e clutch plate, pressure plate, release bearing, clutch slave cylinder, fly wheel, etc.... head gasket - diagnose head gasket faults, head skimming, replacing head gasket, in the event of changing the head gasket, oil, oil filter & anti-freeze replaced if needed, head pressure tested incase of cracks & valve problems diagnostics - engine faults, engine lights, air bag light, lambda sensors, crank sensors, air flow meters, misfiring, etc..... exhausts - exhaust replacement, repair air leaks if possible, catalytic convertors, lambda sensors, manifold problems brakes - front discs, front pads, rear discs, rear pads, cam - belts - replace with new cam belt kit, new belts, new pullies, new tensioner, water pumps depending on vehicle |
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