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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....
Horror story: Squeaky brakes
...an RfR for a rodent trapped in the brake calliper. So assuming the brake operation and performance isn’t impaired it has to be ‘Pass and Advise’ on this one. ...
Do I have to jack the rear of a Class 5 lightweight vehicle?
...those with a Design Gross Weight (DGW) of more than 5000kg. As the threshold for Class 5L is 5000kg, the rear axle of these vehicles must be jacked in order...
Your questions answered: November 2013
...are the implications for MOT? A - Stop lamp emergency braking operation should not cause problems either at annual test or roadside. This is because the stop lamps will not...
The knowledge: Spring assisters and bump stops
...of vans we see for MOT testing). Both types act by stiffening the suspension once deflection of the base spring reaches a certain point, affording maximum comfort whether the vehicle...
Video: What is an MOT site assessment?
...are safe. This video looks at what site assessments are and why VOSA carries them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIqJCL6By3c For more information, go to the Guide to MOT Risk Reduction on GOV.UK....
Sharing data on MOT test results and garages
Last year we told you about some changes proposed by the Department for Transport to improve the experience of garage customers. One of the changes was to look at better...
Horror story: Broken rim
...the rim, and made it to the VTS for its MOT. To their credit the owner was aware of the damage to the wheel, but had not bothered to get...
Your questions answered: Is a live battery terminal with no protective cover considered a defect?
...exposed due to insulation being damaged or deteriorated. Not having a protective cover to the terminal connector is not a Reason for Rejection (RfR). Send in your questions to mattersoftesting@vosa.gov.uk...