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.
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