Paice Motors
MOT Centre
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MOT’s at Paice Motors | | | |
Paice Motors Carries out MOT’s for: Cars – Class 4 Vans – Class 7 | | | |
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Your car and the MOT | | | |
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Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road is required to keep it in a
roadworthy condition. The roadworthiness is checked in the interests of road safety and the environment by the test we call
the MOT. The first test is required once a car is three years old. (There are different rules if you use it as a taxi). |
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| The MOT looks at some important items on your car to see that they meet key legal requirements
at the time of the test. You should be aware that the MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the general mechanical condition
of a vehicle. |
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| What is included in the MOT test? |
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| Components to be inspected | | | | |
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| An MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test, without dismantling, the vehicle met the
minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy
for the life of the certificate. The test does not cover the condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox. |
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Body & vehicle structure: Free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas, no sharp
edges likely to cause injury.
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System: No leaks. Cap fastens and seals
securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available. |
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| Exhaust emissions:
Vehicle meets the requirements for exhaust emissions, dependent on the age and fuel type of the vehicle. | | | | Exhaust
system: Secure, complete, without serious
leaks and silences effectively. |
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Seat
belts: All the seat belts installed are
checked for type, condition, operation and security. All compulsory seat belts must be in place. | | | | Seats: Front
seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the upright position.
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Load security: Boot or tailgate can be secured in the closed position. | | | | Mirrors: Minimum
number required, condition & security.
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Doors: 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. | | | | Brakes:
Condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Note the removal of the road wheels is not part of the test. |
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Tyres and wheels:
Condition, security tyre size/type and tread depth.
Spare
tyres are not inspected.
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plates: Condition, security, characters
correctly formed and spaced.
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Lights: Condition, operation & security. Headlamps for aim.
| | | | Bonnet: Securely latches in the closed position. |
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| Wipers/washers: Operate to give the driver a clear view ahead. | | | | Windscreen:
Condition and driver’s view of the road. |
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| Horn: Correct operation and the suitable type. | | | | Steering and suspension:
Satisfactory condition and operation. |
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