MOT

[richie_stix]

hi everyone, got the MOT in just over two weeks, and minamalise pain, i wanted to sort everything i could myself (like brakes, and bulbs etc) before hand... but i'm not sure of EVERYTHING they test?

 

could some kind person please post me a comprehesive list of whats invlolved?

 

cheers!

[FredTransit]

Off the top of my head

 

Lights (not including the reversing light, if you have one or not)

brakes (including handbrake)

tyre tread and condition (including spare if you have one)

windscreen (chips or cracks within the driver's vision area)

seat belts (operation and wear)

Emissions and smoke

corrosion within 30cm of a loadbaearing point (like suspension or axle mounts)

 

Depending on what year your car is, there will be age related things like if you have rear seat belts.

[a4gom]

I work on the "if its fitted it must be in good condition and work" rule although there are items which you may get away with depending on things like the age of the car or if its a Q plate.

Tyres need to be legal and its always worth having a look around the suspension for areas of rust I can't remember the exact measurement which is appropriate off hand. Oh and have a looksie at the brake pipes, another favorite.

[richie_stix]

cheers for the help guys... still wouldn't mind something more comprehesive... cos if it's corroded, I will probably get it fixed at the same time as MOT... i can only do we jobs like brake pads and bulbs!

[antz]

just put it in for an mot.

 

they will tell you what needs doing

[cledus]

In addition to what Fred transit said, they also check for excess play in wheel bearings. My guy jacks the front of the car up and checks for excessive play in steering and suspension lock to lock as well.

[bigglesmk2]

My missus got an advisory for low engine oil on her mondeo the other week,didnt realise they checked that.

 

Might be worth a quick dip

[bomber1]

My missus got an advisory for low engine oil on her mondeo the other week,didnt realise they checked that.

 

Might be worth a quick dip

 

 

they do that for when they rev the tits out of it for the emissions

[PAUL MANN]

try the link below,im an mot tester but if you can get the basics right ,ie lights tyres check your brakes wipers & stuff your half way there,just send it in,its a minimum standard if the tester spots anything that may cause a problem later he should issue you with an advisory notice,good luck

 

http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-cog.html

[emu]

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm

[FredTransit]

My missus got an advisory for low engine oil on her mondeo the other week,didnt realise they checked that.

 

Might be worth a quick dip

 

 

they do that for when they rev the tits out of it for the emissions

 

They obviously think the DI can handle it! Never dipped my oil!

[john_3.0s]

track rod ends and play in the rack are faves on the capri esp if it has a power rack as it wears the ball joints more quickly. he will jack it up and give it all a good waggle with a pry bar, or some of the newer stations have a plate that goes under each wheel that wobbles and moves about so you can see if there is any play.

 

corroded felxi pipes on the brakes is another one they seem to like on the older cars.

 

give it a good clean up and make it look a bit loved as that ususally seems to help

[richie_stix]

thanks guys... all i needed!

[countrybumpkin]

mot's are stupid really as if your car is missing and exhaust mount but the exhaust is still secure you fail but if a body mount is rusted away and the body is sill secure you pass also you will fail due to sharp edges caused by rust of accident damaged but not for welding a spear to the front of your car