Keeping the past alive
...course, this vehicle no longer requires an MOT test, but the customer values the test and is continuing to have it tested. These photos were taken during a test on...
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Horror story: An extra spring
Notice anything different about the rear of this Ford Fiesta Courier? Surely this vehicle usually has a torsion bar suspension. Andy Black of ABs MOTs in Penrith sent us this...
Inspecting diesel particulate filters
...and/or DCAT fitted by the manufacturer as standard is still present on the vehicle. If a DPF/and or DCAT has been removed, then the vehicle will fail the test. This...
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. ...
Urban myths of the MOT test
...vehicle. Therefore, a nearside rear fog lamp is not testable and can’t be failed for any reason in section 1.3 of the manual. 4. Myth - If an inertia reel...
Horror story: Pothole damage
Sent in by Andy Evans, this photo shows damage to the wheel and tyre of a BMW 5 series believed to be the result of a pothole. Andy says “this...
Horror story: Looking tired
We see a lot of tyres below the legal limit and it’s regularly among the top five failure items, but we hope you don’t see many like this. The vehicle...
Giving the right advice
Advisory notices are a non-mandatory part of the MOT and it’s up to the tester to decide whether to advise on an item or not. Some Authorised Examiners may also...
Inspecting bonnet catches
...of a pair. Secondary bonnet catches Secondary bonnet catches are not retaining devices and aren’t included in the inspection. If you notice that a secondary catch is defective, it’s best...
Horror story: Wooden brake pads
...brought in to have the front discs and pads replaced and this is what he found when removing the brake pads. It appeared that someone was unable to remove the...