How To Help Your Car Pass Its MOT
If your vehicle is due its annual MOT test and you are a little concerned as to whether or not it is going to make it through successfully, this article is one for you. There are several simply checks and tests which you can perform yourself to improve its chances.
Before you take it in, you also want to make sure that you are going to trusted and qualified professionals like MOT Testing at Drive Vauxhall. Let’s run through a few of the main methods of helping your car pass its MOT.
Check the Lights
The first easy check that you can perform is testing all the lighting in the car. Start with the rear brake lights. Ask a friend to stand behind the car and check if they are working when you press on the brake pedal. The other lights which you need to check include the headlights, rear lights, sidelights, indicators and hazard lights. These all generally tend to be two-person jobs, so don’t let your friend go anywhere.
Wheels and Tyres
The wheels and tyres are common features which can cause an MOT test to go awry. So, go round each one of them, in turn, checking the tyre pressure, as well as any signs of damage. You could always have any tyres which don’t seem to be in proper working order replaced before the test if you think you can get them at a more affordable rate elsewhere.
Steering
Check to see if the power steering fluid level is comfortably above the minimum. Remember that during the MOT test, your steering is going to be checked thoroughly and the wheel will be pushed in a number of different directions to check for any damage to the steering components.
Windscreen
Now, you should take a closer look at the condition of your windscreen to ensure that there is no damage which could impair your vision in any way. Even what seem to be small chips and scratches could prove to be problematic, so it is worth getting an expert opinion if you are not sure in any way. While we are on this subject, you also need to double check that the windscreen washer fluid is properly topped up. Also, any holes or tears in the windscreen wipers could result in failure.
Fuel and Engine Oil
Unfortunately, too many drivers still forget to top up the fuel and engine oils before their MOT test. It is an easy enough thing to check, and hopefully, this timely reminder will have encouraged you to do so!
Seats and Seatbelts
Finally, you should turn your attention to the seats by adjusting the seat forwards and backwards to check that it is in proper working order. And a fully functional seatbelt can end up saving yours and your passengers’ lives. Pull them all out to their full length and inspect them for signs of any wear and tear.
These are just a few of the tasks that you can complete and things to check to ensure that your car passes its MOT.
