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1. Are properly maintained 2. At least once a year are examined at an authorised MOT test station to make sure that they comply with certain important requirements of the law Remember- the test certificate relates only to the condition of the testable items at the time of the test and should not be regarded as evidence of their condition at any other time; nor should it be accepted as evidence of the general mechanical condition of the vehicle. Your Car and the MOT If you have a car that is more than 3 years old it will need an MOT test each year to ensure that it meets at least the minimum road safety and environmental standards. The test relates only to the condition of the testable items at the time of the test. It should not be regarded as evidence of the condition of the items tested at any other time nor should it be taken as evidence of the general mechanical condition of the vehicle The test MOT's are undertaken at garages authorised by the Vehicle Inspectorate to carry out the tests. They are easily identifiable by the blue, 3 triangle MOT Sign as seen above.
What items are examined in the MOT test? Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators Front and rear
position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps Steering control Parking brake
lever mechanism Tyres Seat belts
Drivers view
of the road The 30 Day rule You can have your car MOT tested with a maximum of 30 days left to run on your current MOT certificate. This will give you a 13 month MOT certificate. Any more than 30 days and this concession does not apply. You will need to bring your current MOT certificate with you when you have your car tested as we need the serial number off it to carry on to your new certificate. |
The MOT scheme is primarily
a road safety measure designed to ensure as far as possible that
all cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles more than 3 years
old: