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— an
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Theses are the ‘MOT’
Classes we can Test … |
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Age first Test (years) |
Official Fee |
Our Fee |
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Class IV |
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Cars (up to 8 Passenger Seats), |
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£54.85 |
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Motor Caravans |
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£54.85 |
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3 Wheeled Vehicles (over 450 Kg unladen weight) |
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£54.85 |
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Quads (max unladen weight 400 Kg - 550 Kg for goods vehicles and
max. net power of 15KW) |
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£54.85 |
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Dual Purpose Vehicles |
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£54.85 |
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PSVs (up to 8 seats) |
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£54.85 |
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Goods Vehicles (up to 3,000 Kg DGW). |
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£54.85 |
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Ambulances and Taxis |
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£54.85 |
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Private Passenger Vehicles &
Ambulances |
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£57.30 |
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Class IV A |
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Includes seat belt installation check |
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£64.00 |
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Class V11 |
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Goods Vehicles |
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£58.60 |
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Maximum fee for duplicate test certificate |
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£10.00 |
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Fees correct at time of web page publication – to
verify Click this link … http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/Mot/
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What the ‘MOT’ checks … Trained personnel at |
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Topic Shortcuts :
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• Central 3/4 of the breadth of
tread • Entire outer circumference of
the tyre Tyres must be correctly
matched with regard to: • Type • Size • Structure • Location on the vehicle with
respect to the axles Also examined: • General condition of tyre • Condition of valve Tyres must be correctly
matched with regard to: • Type • Size • Structure • Location on the vehicle with
respect to the axles. Also examined: • General condition of tyre • Condition of valve Tyres fail if they have
serious cuts, bulges or other damage. The wear on the tyre is
checked with a tyre tread depth gauge to ensure compliance. The tyres are examined to
ensure that there is no fouling with any part of the vehicle. Note: The condition of the
spare tyre is not part of the MOT. Wheel Condition – Inspection
to reveal: • Damage • Distortion • Cracks • Distorted bead rims • How securely attached to the
vehicle • No wheel-nuts or studs missing
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externally fitted spare wheel or spare wheel carrier must not be so insecure
that it is likely to fall off.
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STEERING Inside the Car Checks • Steering wheel and steering column • Steering wheel condition • The steering wheel must be
securely attached to the steering shaft • The upper bearings of the steering
column are inspected for wear • The steering shaft is checked
for excessive end float • Clamping bolts security • The split pins and locking
nuts • The 'free play' in the
steering • Flexible couplings and
universal joints Under the Bonnet Checks Vary according to the vehicle. Some of these items cannot be
observed from under the bonnet on some makes and models. However in all cases
checks will be made for: • The security of the steering
rack or steering box and its mountings • Any discernible play in the
steering joints • Swivel joints which form part
of the steering system which can be readily inspected from under the bonnet
will obviously be inspected • Whilst the vehicle stands on
special Swivel plates the wheels are turned from lock to lock and checked to
ensure that wheels and tyres do not foul of either the structure of the
vehicle or any brake pipes or hoses. • Wheel bearings are checked • Steering rack gaiters/front
outer constant velocity joint boots are examined. • Metal and rubber bushes are
checked Under Vehicle Checks • All
the steering joints • Power
steering systems • Security
of attachment of the steering rack or steering box is checked both with
respect to tightness of the nuts and bolts, and structural cracking or
corrosion of the vehicle chassis where it is attached • Also,
split pins/locking nuts and other locking or retaining devices relate to
steering components. Some cars have an element of rear wheel steering which
is checked from beneath the car. The front suspension is checked, but also the rear for: • Excessive
wear to Wheel bearings • Condition
of front drive shafts/CV joints
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BRAKES Inside the Car • Function • Sequence of operation.
Footbrake • travel on the footbrake so
that it does not go down to the floor • rubber not worn to excess • Correct operation of the servo
assistance system Reserve Brake Under Bonnet Checks • Master cylinder and servo unit are checked
for fluid leaks with the engine on and the brakes applied • Servo unit will be checked to ensure it is
operating correctly • Visible metal or flexible brake pipes will
be checked for corrosion, condition, breakages or leaks Under Vehicle Checks • Flexible brake pipes and any
other metal brake pipes visible beneath the car are checked • Disks and drums checked for
condition and contamination • Brake back plates and caliper
securing devices are checked for condition and security • Condition of the brake pads
will be checked if visible • An assistant operates the
handbrake while the condition of the linkages and/or cables is checked • On some vehicles there will be
a brake compensating valve beneath the car which will need to be inspected
for fluid leaks Brake Performance Check
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SUSPENSION Under Bonnet Checks • Upper suspension joints • Any other suspension
components which can be inspected from beneath the bonnet Under Vehicle Checks Both the front and rear
suspension are checked to ensure. • No split pins or nuts missing,
no components broken or bent • Road springs function
effectively, no excessive wear • Suspension joints function
effectively, no excessive wear • Shock absorbers must not leak
and must be secure (the vehicle will be 'bounced' by the Tester to check that
they damp the springs adequately). Suspension is checked for wear
by the assistant applying loads in various ways with the wheels jacked up
whilst the Tester observes the result from beneath the vehicle. |
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VEHICLE STRUCTURE Body Condition and
Security • The vehicle body must not
insecure or displaced so as to constitute a risk of loss of control of the
vehicle when driven, or a danger to other road users • There must be no dangerous
sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage Corrosion • Excessive corrosion in a
'prescribed area' - within 30 cm of certain components, e.g. brakes,
steering, suspension, seat belt mountings etc. • Excessive corrosion in a
'prescribed area', but which is likely to adversely affect the vehicle's
brakes or steering Note: 'Excessive corrosion'
can mean a hole or a significantly weakened structure.
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DOORS Both front doors must be capable
of being opened from the inside and outside and all doors must latch
securely. Tailgates, Bootlids etc. All these items, including the
tailboards and dropsides of trucks must be capable of being secured in the
closed position. |
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WINDSCREEN The inspection has to
ascertain all items affecting the driver's view of the road: the condition of
the windscreen, the wipers and washers. |
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MIRRORS Not all mirrors on all
vehicles are subject to Test, depending on the age of the vehicle. Those mirrors which must be
checked must be: • Secure • Visible from the drivers seat • Not distorted or damaged so as
to seriously impair the drivers view to the rear
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SEATS • The driver's and the front passenger's
seats must be secure • All seat backs must be
securable in the upright position |
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SEAT BELTS Most vehicles after 1965 must
have seat belts, irrespective of that requirement, all seat belts fitted to
any vehicle must be inspected for: • Security of seat belt
mountings and locking stalks • Security and operation of the
locking/release mechanism • Condition of webbing • Retraction of the belt (it is
permissible to manually feed it in) Note
1: For
technical reasons the inertia locking mechanism is not checked. Note
2: On
some vehicles the belt is attached to the seat, in which case the security of
the seat to the vehicle would also constitute part of the seat belt check. |
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HORN • Operation • Control should be easily
reached by the driver • Volume must be sufficiently
audible to pedestrians and other vehicles • The tone should not consist of
a sequential multi-tone
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LIGHTS All required lights are
checked for: • Operation • Condition • Security Side Lights and
Headlamps • Acceptable make/model • Dip and aim must be within
specified parameters Stop Lights, Indicators and Hazard Lights ( Hazard Lights must be fitted to all vehicles
first used on or after 1st April 1986, but if fitted, must be tested ) • Acceptable make/model • Lights, indicators and hazard
lights must not interfere with each other whilst in operation • Indicators, stop lights and
hazard warning lights function Rear Fog Lamps ( Rear Fog lamps must be fitted to all vehicles
first used on or after 1st April 1980 ) • Must be fitted to the centre or offside of
the vehicle • Tell-tale must work • Must not be affected by other
lamps and not be obscured • Must be red Number Plate Lamps All original lamps must be
fitted and working. Rear Reflectors There must be two reflectors
fitted reasonably symmetrically, securely attached and not obscured.
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FUEL SYSTEM Any fuel leak will result in a
fail. Checked under the bonnet and
throughout the run of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine. • The fuel filler cap must
fasten securely • The seal in the cap must not
be torn, deteriorated or missing • No other defect should be
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EMISSIONS These are checked using
specialised equipment, the details of the check depending on the year that
the vehicle was first used on the road. Excessive smoking is a reason
for failure. Diesel emissions are checked by using a smoke meter. |
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REGISTRATION PLATES & V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number) For registered vehicles the
plate must be: • Present • Secure • Not faded, dirty or obscured • Be composed with correctly
formed letters and spacing The VIN number must be: • Permanently displayed • Consistent • Legible • Required on all vehicles first used on or
after 1st August 1980.
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Whilst all
information on this web site is believed to be correct, SANDY SERVICE STATION
gives no guarantee as to its veracity, and cannot be held
liable for any errors or omissions |
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