Horror story: Don’t do it yourself
...near side rear handbrake repaired by the owner! - As he didn't know how to back off the cable adjuster, he decided to extend the cable length with a plastic...
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Video: MOT on the BBC
In May 2013, BBC1’s consumer series ‘Don’t Get Done Get Dom’ ran a feature on how changes to the MOT certificate affect the public. The feature explained that the certificate...
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....
What is MOT Modernisation?
...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...
Your questions answered: November 2013
...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...
Changes made to brake imbalance calculation
...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....
Urban myths of the MOT test
...you to test outside of your normal hours, provided that tests continue to be carried out in accordance with the requirements. If you intend to offer extended hours on a...
Video: Modernising the MOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzhQSqVY0O0 DVSA is building a new 'web-based' MOT testing system to replace the existing VTS devices and to bring MOT testing into the online era. It is due to go...
Indicator tell-tale lamp not working?
Question: If a directional indicator tell-tale lamp is inoperative, could the ticking of the flasher relay be used as an audible warning in its place? Answer: In short, yes. Direction...
Making it easier to check if a vehicle has an MOT
The information in this blog post may now be out of date. See how to check the MOT status of a vehicle. You can find out a vehicle's MOT and...