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MOT Checks

For any cars aged over 3 years on the roads, an MOT is essential and a matter you do not have a choice in.

However you do have a choice of where to have the test carried out and for customers in the Northampton area, Tyres Northampton provide an unparalleled service at an affordable price.

INCLUDED IN OUR FULL MOT TESTING SERVICE:

Lights
Wipers and washers
Horn
Fuel system
Exhaust systems
Doors
Wheels and tyres
Registration plate
Steering and suspension
Windscreen
Seatbelts and seats
Exhaust emission
Vehicle structure
Mirrors Brakes
Vehicle identification number

New checks have been added to an MOT. These include:

Underinflated tyres
Contaminated brake fluids
If a car has headlight washers, they must work. This is only applicable to vehicles first used from 1st September 2009.
Reversing lights on vehicles that have been first used from 1st September 2009 must be up to standard.
Daytime running lights on vehicles that have been first used from 1 March 2018 (most of these vehicles will have their first MOT in 2021).

There are five categories of MOT results:

Dangerous – A direct and immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment. The vehicle will not be legal to drive until it is repaired.
Fail
Major – It may affect the vehicle’s safety, put other road users at risk or have an impact on the environment. Repair it immediately before you can drive the vehicle again.
Fail
Minor – No significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment. Repair any faults as soon as possible.
Pass
Advisory – It could become more serious in the future.
Pass
Pass – It meets the minimum legal standard.
Pass

Our MOT test centre in Northampton can be booked at late notice, just a couple of days in advance. As well as this, we can offer pre-dating on certificates for up to 4 weeks. For a fully comprehensive and expert MOT service on your car, look no further than Tyres Northampton and contact our friendly team of professionals today.