Mot checks!

[littleracer]

Originally Posted by riggsy

Whats this about though...

Tyres must be correctly matched with regard to:
• Type
• Size
• Structure
• Location on the vehicle with respect to the axles.

The tyres tyes DONT have to match! Like i have two of one brand on the front and two of another brand on the back, so thats a fail according to that?

actually the tyre types DO have to match.
i would love to see you go to a MOT with radial and crossply tyres mixed on the same axle they will hahaha at you.
tyre type does not mean manufacture.
as long as its correct type [crossply,radial etc] and size.
search for different tyre types next time google etc.

[Sparco_Tom]

very useful thank you very much

[originalsin66]

very useful, as my car is currently off the road and mot is end of this month lol i have a lot of work to do

[SunderZ]

4. Tyres
Tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm and have no cuts, cracks, bulges, splits or damage to the side walls and tread. Although the spare wheel is not included in the MOT, it must be legal if you have one so while you are checking your tyres, remember the spare.

The two front tyres can be a different type and size to the rear or vice versa, but they cannot be different if on the same axle so do check this.



taken from http://www.autowirez.co.uk/blog/diy-...on-check-list/

got my MOT this next week

[Quick]

You can check your old MOT's and see when your current one expires on
http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/

[bmxtommo]

does the air bag warning light come under the mot if its flashing?

[danzman1991]

Is it an MOT failure if the 3rd Brake light isn't there?

[Fordy_87]

Originally Posted by bmxtommo

does the air bag warning light come under the mot if its flashing?

my airbag light was on wen i had my MOT and it still passed

[littleracer]

Originally Posted by bmxtommo

does the air bag warning light come under the mot if its flashing?

if air bag warning light flashes its an mot failure

[littleracer]

Originally Posted by Fordy_87

my airbag light was on wen i had my MOT and it still passed

shouldnt have as if an air bag light i on it should be an mot failure

[littleracer]

Originally Posted by danzman1991

Is it an MOT failure if the 3rd Brake light isn't there?

mot rules stipulate you have to have 2 working brake lights.

the reason they have a high rise brake light is so if one brake light fails you still got two.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by littleracer

shouldnt have as if an air bag light i on it should be an mot failure

not true. only light on dash which is checked is the abs light.

[jmt84]

Rear reflectors
There must be two reflectors fitted reasonably symmetrically, securely attached and not obscured.
* Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1986, but if fitted, must be tested.
** Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1980.

My wifes 206 has got lexus rear lights with no reflectors fitted and hasn't failed an mot for the last 2 years like it, lucky bugger- i payed £150 for a garrented pass and still failed. some people have all the luck!!!

[claire6987]

Originally Posted by Sean

not true. only light on dash which is checked is the abs light.

They only check basics, like exhaust emissions, seatbelts, cracks in windows & headlights etc, horn, braking system etc... they arent fussed on the warning lights on the dash. my car just passed it's m.o.t with the engine management light on & the car temp gage is constantly up & down making the fan come on every 2 mins lol. bloody pain in the arse car!!

[Shellz]

I never knew there were so many checks.

Mine isn't due till Jan!

[scammell-29]

So in thoery, my knocking noise shouldnt be a serious issue with the suspension as it has only done 20 miles since MOT. In theory....

[jacko87]

quality post mate got my MOT tomorrow and this will hopefully now allow me to save on a few things - class stuff thanks!

[_ELECTABUZZ_]

thanks a lot mate very usefull.

[Saxo_Steveo]

Fuck about thats a long ol' list f stuff they do in an mot lol.

Very useful thread tho . Thumbs up for that one

[saxovtsmad]

mine cost me £230 to get it through the m.o.t and that was including £40 for the m.o.t and £40 for a new cat mate charged me £150 for doing the work and parts