MOT test is one of those things we all dread

 

None of us want our vehicle to fail it can be expensive the court  frankly inconvenient around 1.5 million cars follow the MOT test every year but most of these failures could have been prevented with just a few simple check sprier to the MOT test I'm going to show you nine pre checks you can do yourself to increase the chance of your car pass against MOT first of all you want to remove your dipstick fully and wipe it clean once clean reinsert it back into the engine fully remove the dipstick once more and check that the oil is between the minimum and maximum levels on the dipstick if it is below the minimum levels you might want to top it off of it check your vehicle manual to find out what type of oil your car uses ask someone to walk around your vehicle or if you switch all your lights on and off if any of your mites don't work we advise you to take your vehicle to your local garage to replace them they can be difficult to replace yourself you wouldn't think it by an empty screen wash water will cause an MOT failure we would recommend topping it up regularly so you always have it when you need it you can use a 20p coin to check tires tread depth if the outer rim of the 20 piers are visible then you need to get a new tire if the soles of your tires are cracked or perished then you may need to get them replaced also ensure your window screen is clean before checking it the Java side of the windscreen is called the swept area in the swept area you allow up to a 10 millimeter crack or chip however in the passengers area you're allowed up to a 40 millimeter crackle chip tears or holes in your wiper rubber will cause your vehicle to fail this MOT test check  your wipers while turning them on if they squeak or smudge in your windscreen then it might be time to replace them brands new wiper blades can improve your visibility massively check the belt material for any tears of damage and make sure would hold should you need it to plug in all of your seat belts and check the lock properly to ensure safety through your passages make sure the driver's seat is able to adjust forwards and backwards easily make sure your number plate is clean and check the font and spacing of the letters on both place front and back they must comply with the legal requirements to pass the MOT test to ensure your horn works give it a short blast if it doesn't work find a repair to fix it if you come across any faults or damages then you can book your vehicle into a local garage using car services in reading com alternatively if you don't want to completely protect yourself you can book a full car service and an MOT on book our garage com to get everything.

How Long Does a Car Service Take?

Depending on the vehicle and how easy it is to access the necessary components, an interim service will take around an hour and a half to complete. If several issues are detected, this time may increase. A full service, by definition, is more extensive and will take longer to complete, typically three hours.

Is It Illegal to Not Service Your Car?

Servicing your vehicle, unlike a MOT, is not a legal obligation, nor is it a prerequisite for validating your vehicle insurance.

Although frequent car service is not required by law, it is strongly advised because, without it, the condition of your car might degrade, jeopardizing your vehicle's safety and performance, as well as potentially triggering costly repairs.

In every vehicle using a rack and pinion steering system, the steering rack is crucial. If you see any of the above symptoms or warning signs, contact a skilled mechanic in your area right away to have any damage diagnosed and repaired or carries out a steering rack replacement.