Horror story: Track rod end on its last threads
Sent in by Dave Allott of the MOT Testing Centre, Tameside, this customer was unaware of how close they were to a steering failure when presenting their vehicle for test....
Sent in by Dave Allott of the MOT Testing Centre, Tameside, this customer was unaware of how close they were to a steering failure when presenting their vehicle for test....
...We are reviewing all areas of the current system to understand options for improving things like: innovation in equipment and technology assurance that the right vehicle is tested to the...
...will also include this feature soon. Kits are also available to buy on ebay to modify current vehicles and they’re also claimed to be legal. Is it legal and what...
...to use these in court. To be effective, I need to be able to talk to anybody I deal with at their level, helping them to understand the risk to...
...another wheel on the same axle”. The change was also made to align with HGV and PSV testing. See ‘how to carry out a brake performance test’ for more information....
...times to avoid the risk of being unable to test. What if I am paying too much? If you’re paying too much, you can reduce your monthly Direct Debit payment....
...excludes any features designed to wear out substantially before the rest of the pattern. But how do you establish which features are designed to wear out considerably before the rest...
...based on your actual use in the previous month. This means you’ll always be ‘topped up’ to a level which suits you and we’re currently refining options for how this...
There are urban myths in all walks of life and MOT testers seem to have a few of their own too. So here are some facts to clear up any...
...how we can make Matters of Testing more print friendly to support the way some testers want to use it. The communication is a lot clearer and easier to understand...