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Does Your Car Need An Annual MOT?

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If your car is more than 3 years old it will need to go in for an annual MOT

The test is to make sure the vehicle is roadworthy. Even if you don’t know a lot about cars, there things you can do to get your car MOT ready and avoid your car being off the road for any longer necessary

How to prepare your car for MOT

A few simple check

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Some of the easiest things to check will only take a few minutes. Turn on the ignition and make sure:

  • the horn is working
  • the windscreen washers and wipers are working. If not you can top up the screen wash or replace split blades on the windscreen wipers
  • all the lights are working – this includes the brake and number plate lights
  • the seat belts work properly and are not frayed or cut.

The tyres

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Worn tyres are one of the most common reasons for failing an MOT Check for damage, bulges or objects stuck in the tread. Also, check the tread – if it’s worn on one side the wheels might be misaligned. You’ll also need to make sure the tread is at least 1.6mm deep, the legal minimum which you can check using a tread depth gauge.

Check the brakes

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First, check that the handbrake works properly:

  • if you have to pull the lever up too far through lots of clicking, the cable probably needs adjusting;
  • if the handbrake can be released by tapping on the lever, it will need tightening;
  • You can also check the brake pedals. If they feel spongy when you press them, there may be air in the hydraulic system which needs to be removed.

The steering column

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Your steering wheel should be fairly tight on the column. If it’s loose or there are abnormal movements when you turn, there could be wear in the column support.

Shock absorbers

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Try to ‘bounce’ every corner of your car. If your shock absorbers are working, the car should settle after one or two bounces. If not, they may need changing.

windscreen & mirrors

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While an MOT will allow small stone chips in your windscreen, there should be no large cracks. It’s best to get any small chips fixed early before they expand and cause you a bigger problem.
Your side mirrors should also be securely fixed and the glass in good condition. You can buy replacement glass or mirrors if you have a problem.

The engine

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You can check for leaks in the exhaust system by asking someone to hold a cloth over the exhaust when you start the car. If there are no leaks, the engine should stall after a few seconds. If it doesn’t stall, you’ll need to get any leaks repaired to pass your MOT.

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Collection Service for Class I – IV MOT

We work with a local MOT centre to provide Class I, II, III and IV MOT Tests.

We can collect and drop off your car if you are within our catchment area, or alternatively, you can drop off your vehicle to us and it will be ready for collection the same day.

We are able to do Pre-MOT Preparations in order to ensure your vehicle flies through its MOT. You can save yourself time and money doing a few basic checks on your vehicle before sending it off for MOT.

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