MOT Repairs Service in Northumberland

I would always recommend getting your car serviced before an MOT as this has a few benefits. One of these is that although I am not an MOT tester, I have worked in varous MOT stations during my twenty years in the industry. This has given me a good understanding of which faults or issues on a vehicle may or may not fail during the test. Therefore, servicing a car before its MOT will allow me to look for anything which may fail as I pride myself on getting cars through the MOT at the first attempt.

It isn't uncommon for people to send their car for its MOT thinking, "I'll see what fails and just repair those things...". However, there are potential problems with that stance. Firstly, MOT testing stations can now charge for carrying out a retest if the car has been repaired elsewhere. Secondly, (which is my pet hate), is that your car has failed on a set of problems which you get fixed, but between then and the date of the retest, something else has gone wrong and the car fails the retest because of the new fault. This is a major inconvenience, so take my advice and get your service and MOT done together and cut out this potential hassle.

If your car is almost due for its MOT or regular service and you think there may be something wrong, don't wait for the MOT to arrive as this could work out very dangerous and cost more in the long run. I can repair most things;

  • suspention;
  • wheel bearings;
  • wishbone;
  • droplinks;
  • brakes (including brake pipes);
  • starter motors;
  • alternators.

As mentioned on my home page, if I don't do it i will know somebody who does!

Below is a list of checkpoints which the MOT test contains. The test takes approximately one hour.

Vehicle identification number - a vehicle identification number must be permanently displayed and legible on a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1980.
Registration plate - condition, security, legibility and format of letters/numbers.
Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps will also be checked to see if the aim is correct.
Steering and suspension - correct condition and operation.
Wipers and washers - operate to give the driver a clear view of the road.
Windscreen - condition and drivers view of the road.
Horn - correct operation and type.
Seatbelts - all seatbelts installed are checked for type, condition, operation and security. All compulsory seatbelts must be in place.
Seats - front seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the upright position.
Fuel system - no leaks, fuel cap fastens correctly and seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available.
Exhaust emissions - vehicle meets the requirement for exhaust emission. These vary on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
Exhaust system - complete, secure, without serious leaks and silences effectively.
Vehicle structure - free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No sharp edges.
Doors - open and close. Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items.
Mirrors - presence, condition and security.
Wheels and tyres - condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth. Spare tyres are not tested.
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester. Vehicles such as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on a suitable road using a properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer or, if one is installed at the test station, a plate brake tester.

For Motorcycles...

Lights - condition, operation, security, and correct colour of headlamp(s), rear lights, indicators and reflectors. Also the headlamp(s) will be checked to see if the aim is correct.
Steering and suspension - condition, security and operation including: forks, mountings, controls, bearings, etc.
Horn - correct operation and the right type.
Exhaust system - complete, secure, correct type and not too noisy.
Side car - includes checks on: attachment, suspension, wheel bearings, wheel alignment, lights and tyres.
Wheel alignment - correct alignment of front and rear wheels.
Frame - free from cracks, damage, distortion or corrosion which is likely to affect steering or brakes.
Wheels and tyres - wheel condition and security, tyre condition, size and type, and tread depth.
Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency test),and brake controls.
General items - condition and security of final drive, footrests and seat.

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