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...
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Do I have to jack the rear of a Class 5 lightweight vehicle?
Q. Do I have to jack the rear of a Class 5 lightweight vehicle? A. Yes. Section 2.6 - Rear Suspension and Wheel Bearings applies to all vehicles other than...
Horror story: Bit of a knock
...the joint and arm needed replacing; the tyre too needed replacing The failure of the joint meant that the inner edge of the tyre was worn and the cords exposed....
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...
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...
Your questions answered: Is a live battery terminal with no protective cover considered a defect?
Q. Is a live battery terminal with no protective cover considered a defect under section 1.9 Electrical wiring and battery RfR 2b/c? This is quite common. A. Before it could...
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....
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....
Garages removed from MOT scheme to be made public
...monthly email alerts will contain VTS name, location, reason for cessation and the cessation period. To receive these email alerts, sign up to MOT news using DVSA Direct. Image...
Horror story: Something missing?
...presented for test after having new brake discs fitted and there appear to be split pins on the front ball joints. Unfortunately the garage that carried out this work forgot...