MOT is no more the same as it
was a few years back. As it is mandatory to take your vehicle through
this test annually, you must be well aware of all the new changes
brought last year.
Yes, new rules were introduced
by the government regarding the MOT test in June 2018. So, you need
to meet new requirements of MOT
in Sleaford to pass
it, and that would ensure your vehicle’s road safety,
roadworthiness and the emissions.
New rules for MOT
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Remodelled categories of defect
A defect, if found in an MOT
test in Sleaford,
will now be assigned to one of the five categories mentioned below -
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Pass:
If a component or part meets
the minimum legal requirements for the standard of road safety, it is
graded as a PASS. However, your vehicle can only get this highest
grade only if all its parts are within the parameters prescribed by
DVSA.
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Advisory:
An advisory category doesn’t
bring along an immediate threat. However, it may become a significant
issue in future, and you will be asked to monitor it and take for
repair immediately, if needed. It is still a ‘pass’ though.
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Minor:
A minor issue doesn’t
attract immediate threat to the safety of vehicle or environment but
needs instant car repair in Sleaford.
It is considered a pass grade; although being the lowest pass grade
possible.
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Major:
A defect categorised as
‘major’ implies that it is a threat to vehicle safety as well as
to those riding along on the road. It also bears environmental
consequences. The category is graded as a ‘Fail’, and you need to
fix it ASAP to take your vehicle back on the road.
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Dangerous:
An MOT
in Sleaford with a
‘dangerous’ defect means your car is either entirely unsafe to
drive on the road or has a severe environmental impact. It is a
failure grade and your vehicle should be repaired at the spot.
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New diesel emission rules
Cars with a Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) come under new MOT rules laid down for diesel emission.
If there is a DPF tampering or the exhaust pipe emits a coloured,
visible smoke, your vehicle gets a ‘Fail’. To avoid this, take
your diesel vehicle for car
service in Sleaford.
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New check inclusions for various components
As per the new rules for MOT Sleaford, a few
new components have been added to the list for inspection.
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Examination of brake fluid’s contamination
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Check for underinflated tyres
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Assessment and analysis for whether there’s a fluid leakage that is hazardous for the environment
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In case of brake pad warning lights, a check to see whether the brake pad or brake disk is missing
So, prepare your vehicle
beforehand for the test. If any repair or restoration is required,
reach out to expert garages like Roberts Tyres.
So, gear up before going
for the MOT!
