Top Tips to Help you Pass your Car MOT

Do you often get anxious when your MOT due date approaches? Around 50% of Mot tests failure can be avoided with simple maintenance, and if you prepare your car before the test, you can avoid inconvenience and costly repairs afterwards.

Faulty light bulbs, inadequate tyre pressure or other tyre-related problems are a few common reasons behind MOT failure. Below are some tips that can help you pass the MOT test. 

Lights

More than 30% of MOT fails are due to light issues, whether brake lights, headlights, rear lights or dashboard lights. Sometimes a simple bulb change is all one needs- which comes in just a few bucks, and people don’t know about it. You can take the help of a friend or your family to check whether your lights are working properly.

Tyres

Tyres failures account for 10% of Ministry of transport test failures- You need to check your tyres for the following issues.

1. Tyre pressure- To pass the MOT in Warrington, ensure the tyres are inflated within the recommended pressure. It is imperative to do this because modern tyres work best when they are inflated properly.

2. Tyre tread depth- A tread depth of 1.6mm is widely accepted across the world. You should replace the tyres before they wear and tear to a dangerous level.

3. Other issues- You also need to check your tyres for cuts, punctures and other visible damages.

Engine oil and fuel

If your car does not have enough engine oil and fuel, it will be impossible for you to pass the MOT test. So, fill up your vehicle with adequate oil level and increase your chances of acing the ministry of transport test. If you take your car to the garage for regular maintenance, you need not worry about topping up engine oil.

Seatbelts

You must check the seatbelts before taking your car to the test. There are several ways to do this, first is to do a visual inspection- check if the seatbelt material is torn or ripped. After this, check whether the buckle is in good condition and if there is any rust on the material. Also, examine if it is easy to engage and disengage the belt.

Number plates

Rules and regulations for number plates keep changing, making it difficult for drivers to update them. Your number plate should be seen from a distance and have proper letters and spacing. If you are unable to follow these things, you will end up getting failed in the test.

Driver visibility

Another common reason for MOT failure is an obstruction in driver visibility. It includes broken mirrors and things that can block the driver's view. The best is to refrain from hanging anything from the rear mirror. And if you installed a dash camera, ensure its wires and cables do not hinder the view while driving.

The above tips will help you carry out the MOT test without any issues. If you get your car serviced regularly, then most of these will include in that. To find out more about car maintenance tips, stay tuned with us.

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