What items are examined in the MOT test? Taken from Vehicle Inspectorate
Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators |
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| Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps | |
| Headlamps | |
| Stoplamps | |
| Rear reflectors | |
| Direction indicators and hazard warning devices | |
| Headlamp aim | |
Steering (including suspension) |
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| Steering control | |
| Steering system | |
| Power steering | |
| Suspension - general | |
| Front suspension, front wheel bearings and driveshafts | |
| Rear suspension and rear wheel bearings | |
| Shock absorbers | |
Brakes |
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| Parking brake lever mechanism | |
| Hand operated brake control valves | |
| Service brake control | |
| Anti-lock braking system | |
| Mechanical brake components | |
| Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems | |
| Brake performance | |
Tyres |
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| Tyres Roadwheels |
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Seat Belts |
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| Seatbelts | |
General Items |
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| Drivers view of the road | |
| Wipers | |
| Washers | |
| Windscreen | |
| Audible warning (horn) | |
| Exhaust system | |
| Exhaust emissions -petrol & diesel | |
| General condition of vehicle - | |
| vehicle structure | |
| body security | |
| body condition | |
| doors | |
| load security | |
| spare wheel and carrier | |
| seats | |
| Mirrors | |
| Fuel system | |
| Registration plates and VIN details |