mot is coming up

sach · Post by **sach** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:32 pm

what will an mot tester look for?

breaks been changed
oil and oil filter been changed
plugs been changed
all lights are working

what else needs doing?

sach

Post by **PaulW** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:37 pm

check suspension make sure all is good, balljoints make sure there not old/worn/leaking/split

track-rod ends just make sure there not all rusted & seized

check condition of chassis underneath & sills for rust & corrosion

make sure the exhaust isnt blowing or leaking anywhere & its not smoking

wiper blades need to be in good nick, also make sure your washer jets are all workin & you got water in your screen-wash tank

wheel bearings - if there is any excessive play or noise

headlight alignment/type of bulbs used...

Post by **PaulW** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:38 pm

seatbelts, seats, they all need to be ok & in good order

sach · Post by **sach** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:43 pm

all done paul need 2 change the wiper blades
exhaust might be a problem is there a law agenst how loud it is?
also when u say smoking how thick?

thanks m8

Post by **PaulW** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:48 pm

hmm loudness - depends on the tester & if they have a headache or not!Â¬

smoking... i mean any blue/black smoke under idle/acceleration...

amanda · Post by **amanda** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:57 pm

mines due at the end of feb and i know for a fact that its gonna fail!

Katie_GSi · Post by **Katie_GSi** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:57 pm

Do they really look for smoke???

sach · Post by **sach** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:00 pm

cool should be ok then i hope!

thanks paul

rick · Post by **rick** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:25 pm

check your rear lights as well they need to show the right colour and have the right coloured reflectors, i had to take my smoked lesnes off for the mot. which reminds me i still have to put them back on