Get Ready For Your Mot Test To Avoid Hefty Costs And Repairs
Every year our vehicles need to be tested to ensure that they meet the legal minimum for roadworthiness and environmental standards
. A lot of people are unclear on what an MOT certificate means and believe that once the vehicle passes the test it is a guarantee that the cars safe to run for a year until another MOT test is required. In reality this certificate only guarantees the car was safe and met government standards at the time of testing, it doesnt replace regular maintenance so it is important to look after your car all year round.
The period leading up to the MOT test due date can be a worrying time for some motorists, who may feel certain that their car is bound to fail and cost hundreds of pounds to repair. Many people can get anxious about sending their car in for testing but there are many ways in which we can reduce the chances of our car failing. Conducting regular checks on things like oil level, tyre tread and inflation levels can help keep the car in good running condition.
A lack of oil is going to be something that if you arent aware of will cause heavy damage to your engine which could mean replacing parts or the engine as a whole. A lot of drivers are not aware of how to check their oil level and how to top up if levels are low, the cars handbook will be able to help or simply looking for the symbols when the cars bonnet is open.
There are new regulations relating to number plates which can make the difference between the car passing or failing an MOT test. A rise in people trying to obscure their number plate and the amount of number plates in poor condition has seen the introduction of the new section of the MOT requiring all vehicles to have clear number plates in the correct colours with no obstructions.
Some people may be tempted not to get their MOT test completed thinking they could save money, however the penalty for this is just as server as driving without road tax or insurance. All details are kept on a central database now and so the risk of getting caught is now pretty much a certainty.