MOTs in
Why MOTs are needed for cars in
Cars deteriorate over time therefore ensuring minimum levels of quality are met is one way of making sure road safety levels are higher. This will mean that the driver of the vehicle, as well as others using the road, are less likely to be involved in an accident with a vehicle. In order to tax and insure a car, it must be MOTed.
It may surprise you that a database of MOTs are accessible by the police who will be able to recognise which car's haven't passed a MOT. A MOT only checks condition of tested features at the time when MOT testing in is completed, and does not relate to the general condition of the car mechanically. If you persist in driving a vehicle that does not have a MOT then your vehicle's insurance is invalid, unless covered by an exception to the rule.
Wheel and tyre MOT testing in
Tyres will be looked over to ensure that the structure and type are correct, paying attention to the aspect ratio and the nominal size, thus making sure that the gearing of the drive train is not affected. The tyre type will also be noted to see whether tyres are radial-ply, cross ply or bias belted.
Radial-ply tyres can comprise of either steel or fabric. Tyre sizes must also be printed on the side of the tyre, also tending to feature the ply rating, speed symbol and load index.
Tyres should have a depth of 1.6mm continuing around the tyre and covering the central three quarters of the tyre surface. In addition tyres should be free of any cuts or punctures or show any exposed cords as otherwise the MOT criteria may not be met unless sufficient tyre replacements take place.
Helpful advice regarding MOTs is available from garages.
How your car's MOT is completed in
If your Hyundai's MOT is due, it's essential that you find a reputable local garage.
VOSA registered MOT centres always have the three blue triangle logo displayed, as well as a poster showing the highest price charged for MOTs.
A viewing bay is usually available so you can see your car being MOTed by the garage's MOT testing specialist in , however the majority of people will drive their Porsche to the garage and drive to collect it after work once any repairs have been carried out and the certificate for the MOT has been issued.
Paper copies of the MOT certificate are given to the owner, however electronic records are also held in a central computer database.
Damaged or lost MOT certificates can be replaced by any MOT test centre.
If you obtain your road tax at your local post office, the MOT certificate will need to be presented.
Testing fuelling and emissions in
Systems for fuel and exhaust should be checked for excessive fume emissions and to make sure that all systems are operating efficiently.
When the exhaust system is being examined, assemblies such as flanges will be examined, to look for any parts which may have developed holes or areas that could have been deteriorated as a result of corrosion which can result from salt on gritted roads.
Exhausts which have excessive toxic emissions leaks are highly likely to fail a MOT.
In addition, the amount of waste emissions gases can mean that your vehicle hasn't met the MOT requirements if lambda, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide levels are too high.
If oxygen or lambda sensors are ineffective for damage to catalytic converters and emissions failures because of unburnt fuel content passing through the exhaust pipe.
