I would think that owning an older car in the UK would be very expensive, due to the strict standards that the MOT requires. Here in the US, not every state requires an inspection, but even the ones that do aren't nearly as exhaustive as an MOT one. No inspections in my state....the only state-required expenses are a once a year registration sticker for $40 and insurance.
It is very expensive to own older cars here, that's why the UK had a very high turnover of cars, often the cost to pass the test outweighs the value of the car.
Very comprehensive tips for ensuring you pass your MoT, a few misses but still very useful. I will embed this video on my website to help my visitors :-). Thanks
I always change my oil before an MOT,I am told this reduces the "Hydro carbons" and I also add a bottle of "cataclean" to the petrol tank when a quarter full and drive the car for at least 20 miles. I have never failed an immisions test yet.
Great and sound advice. I forgot to remove the tyre protectors so it was seen as a failure before I started. I was in a rush and forgot. So you are so right to remind us to tidy up and read what is required. Many thank JD.
In Ireland the tester checks that the lights that should come on with the ignition actually do ie the MIL of Airbag light should light up and go out when the car is started. If the light doesn't come on at all its a fail.
going to check a car im looking to buy and its MOT is coming to an end and I wanted to find a video to help me look for signs of damage a bit better, this helped a lot. thanks.
and bushings. they live your fail you on bushings . also that dash lights come on and off. battery needs to be secure and your air filter. they will fail you for anything so you pay for a retest. keeps them in a job ..
I drive a Volvo and I have new tyers new brakes and discs I have to go back to get my emissions can you suggest a cleaning product to put in with the that will enhance my chances how much diesel should I have in the the car when I put the product and bring it for a drive, only have 2days hope you can help
Thanks for these clear concise tips. I'm doing my first mot ever on a e46 coupe is a 53 and has a few issues. The main thing is the inner door seals are lose and come off on the passenger side, is this a fail? also as the car is low so whenever I park the bumper catches the raised curbs in supermarkets and what not. One side of the bumper is hanging lose it has a fog light which works will I fail on that?
If a car has advisories in January 2019 mot and then a car sales place sells the car a year later and puts a 'new Mot with no advisorys' on it in Jan 2020.. You purchase the car but put it through a check immediately and the exact same advisorys are on it from 2019.. Has the car sales place been fraudulent with their mot?
When checking lights obviously check the side and rear indicators which wasn’t obvious on this video but also make sure your *registration bulbs are both working!* Thats a fail as well.
I always thought the spare wasn't a part of the test unless installed? Also many cars dont have a spare these days so that part has to be now defunct?... Always prep my car before M.o.t. Make it look loved lol... I'd hate to be a tester these days, so confusing.
+Rax Raccoon I couldn't agree more. Sure there's nothing worse than being stuck at the roadside with a flat that won't inflate with the 'gunk' that's deemed acceptable by some manufacturers, trying to pinch a few quid and mpg figures by not having the full sized spare.
Video says that cross-ply on the front and radials on the rear are ok, I don't believe this is the case. Back in the 70s when mixing was common, the rule was that you couldn't mix radial and cross-ply on the same axle and if you were going to have a mix on the car, it had to be radials up front and cross-ply on the rear.
I went to national tyre and exaust centre for a free brake check, they said rear brakes were shot and needed replaced (shoes and drums) .... today my car passed it's MOT .... took the car to kwik-fit 1 hr later and guy said breaks were knackered....how the hell did it pass.... dodgy breaks and no number plate bulb. Took the car back to MOT test station and showed them the brake report and brakes were done free of charge.
I REALLY need to sort my mot out lmao it expired in Oct 2018 but I put a years worth on tax on it 1 day before MOT expiry and I've managed get to August 2019 but I want to get it out the way. Does MOT flag up when you go past a police car because I've been past 20 or so police cars in that long period and been followed by atleast 8 of those but not stopped. Feels like my MOT has lasted 1 year 11 months because as long as your taxed and insured you don't seem to get pulled over😂
+Pearse f75 I agree. They won't fail you. But anyone driving around on 8+ year old tyres is asking for trouble. (old rubber could blowout). One old lady I know was driving her little Vauxhall Nova on 22year old tyres!! She only did 500miles a year, but her tyres still passed the MOT. Amazing.
Yep so I fail the MOT because one of my number plate lights wasnt working and yet my uncle drives a land rover thats more than 40 years old and he can legally drive around with oil pissing out everywhere and kicking out all kings of emmisions because its exempt from the MOT laws, who the fuck comes up with these things ffs lmao
Rear fog light "if your car has them"??? the presenter said. If it doesn't have at least one properly working rear fog light on the driver's side, it would be an instant fail.
In Africa yes...in UK we have MOT to check cars and humps to stop or eliminate speedy gonzales idiots...are you with me? oh forgot to say and mention that UK MOT legislation is very gently compared with TUV report in Germany..adios muchachos
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Rob you're wasted, you should be on tv. You've a great voice and a Better presence than 99% of 'real' tele presenters.
I would think that owning an older car in the UK would be very expensive, due to the strict standards that the MOT requires. Here in the US, not every state requires an inspection, but even the ones that do aren't nearly as exhaustive as an MOT one. No inspections in my state....the only state-required expenses are a once a year registration sticker for $40 and insurance.
It is very expensive to own older cars here, that's why the UK had a very high turnover of cars, often the cost to pass the test outweighs the value of the car.
Very comprehensive tips for ensuring you pass your MoT, a few misses but still very useful. I will embed this video on my website to help my visitors :-). Thanks
Thank you very much for sharing this video !
I always change my oil before an MOT,I am told this reduces the "Hydro carbons" and I also add a bottle of "cataclean" to the petrol tank when a quarter full and drive the car for at least 20 miles.
I have never failed an immisions test yet.
Benggo Gibb how old are your cars
A very good basic explanation.
Best pre mot check video I've seen
Very informative thanks 👌
Useful video, should help consumers when preparing for an MOT
Really excellent Mick thank you
Thank you for all the tips very informative.
What a brilliant and informative video!!
Great and sound advice. I forgot to remove the tyre protectors so it was seen as a failure before I started. I was in a rush and forgot. So you are so right to remind us to tidy up and read what is required.
Many thank JD.
Great video, very helpful indeed fella. Cheers.
well worth watching. thanks
Interesting and informative guys! Thanks for posting. :)
In Ireland the tester checks that the lights that should come on with the ignition actually do ie the MIL of Airbag light should light up and go out when the car is started. If the light doesn't come on at all its a fail.
tipperary thurles my lot come from hence no plate love irish classy number plates..so cool good vid thanks love accent too happy paddys day
going to check a car im looking to buy and its MOT is coming to an end and I wanted to find a video to help me look for signs of damage a bit better, this helped a lot. thanks.
Thanks a lot. Ill save a heap of money now.
good job and great tips thanks.
hey rob when u did the wipers u needed to check the rear wiper and how the stalk is functioning like the frequency on the interval
and bushings. they live your fail you on bushings . also that dash lights come on and off. battery needs to be secure and your air filter. they will fail you for anything so you pay for a retest. keeps them in a job ..
worth a watch , could save you some money .!!
Thanks for info.
Also check the number plate lights too. That’s very important as it’s mot fail
i know but still if you need to see out of the rear window and it makes the car look better if it is working
I drive a Volvo and I have new tyers new brakes and discs I have to go back to get my emissions can you suggest a cleaning product to put in with the that will enhance my chances how much diesel should I have in the the car when I put the product and bring it for a drive, only have 2days hope you can help
Can you tell are front fog lights are they tested
Thanks for these clear concise tips. I'm doing my first mot ever on a e46 coupe is a 53 and has a few issues. The main thing is the inner door seals are lose and come off on the passenger side, is this a fail? also as the car is low so whenever I park the bumper catches the raised curbs in supermarkets and what not. One side of the bumper is hanging lose it has a fog light which works will I fail on that?
since when does the reverse light come into the mot?? and you forgot to check reg plate lights. also it only needs 1 foglamp on the rear offside
If a car has advisories in January 2019 mot and then a car sales place sells the car a year later and puts a 'new Mot with no advisorys' on it in Jan 2020.. You purchase the car but put it through a check immediately and the exact same advisorys are on it from 2019.. Has the car sales place been fraudulent with their mot?
Can you fail for having a sunstrip?
good video.
When checking lights obviously check the side and rear indicators which wasn’t obvious on this video but also make sure your *registration bulbs are both working!* Thats a fail as well.
Micks Garage are you a valid MOT tester? or a wannabee one in theory?
I have my NCT test tomorrow, will they check if the spare wheel in the boot is inflated?
you forgot rear registration plate lamp and missing or defective fuel cap. very common silly failures.
Sorry hard
Cheers.
excellant
great!
I always thought the spare wasn't a part of the test unless installed? Also many cars dont have a spare these days so that part has to be now defunct?... Always prep my car before M.o.t. Make it look loved lol... I'd hate to be a tester these days, so confusing.
its more to do with if it has it it must work, and tbh, its in your best interest to have a spare you can use
+Rax Raccoon I couldn't agree more. Sure there's nothing worse than being stuck at the roadside with a flat that won't inflate with the 'gunk' that's deemed acceptable by some manufacturers, trying to pinch a few quid and mpg figures by not having the full sized spare.
Yep even my crappy little suzuki has a full size spare
very helpful , Thanks Rob :-) My Grandad in Dublin never took his car in for the NCT :-( Naughty man
my speedometer has stopped working any tips, 02 ford focus, the needles stay at zero
needz repair
Video says that cross-ply on the front and radials on the rear are ok, I don't believe this is the case. Back in the 70s when mixing was common, the rule was that you couldn't mix radial and cross-ply on the same axle and if you were going to have a mix on the car, it had to be radials up front and cross-ply on the rear.
+Michael Coyle
VOSA web site:
Where a mix is necessary, radial tyres MUST only ever be used on the rear axle and cross-ply tyres on the front.
yes
Failed based on a light beam out of alignment ???
there would be no need for MOT TESTING, if the government repaired the roads and stop building humps on the roads.
Nice-oscar exactly its only a money making racket, years ago theres was no mot or nct testing and everything worked just fine.
Humps are for controlling your speed
But then people would speed and we need speed bumps in roads around schools ect, but I get your point.
Mm
Nice-oscar your cars health has nothing to do with the condition of the roads....
I went to national tyre and exaust centre for a free brake check, they said rear brakes were shot and needed replaced (shoes and drums) .... today my car passed it's MOT .... took the car to kwik-fit 1 hr later and guy said breaks were knackered....how the hell did it pass.... dodgy breaks and no number plate bulb. Took the car back to MOT test station and showed them the brake report and brakes were done free of charge.
I REALLY need to sort my mot out lmao it expired in Oct 2018 but I put a years worth on tax on it 1 day before MOT expiry and I've managed get to August 2019 but I want to get it out the way.
Does MOT flag up when you go past a police car because I've been past 20 or so police cars in that long period and been followed by atleast 8 of those but not stopped.
Feels like my MOT has lasted 1 year 11 months because as long as your taxed and insured you don't seem to get pulled over😂
🤣🤣❤️
What about the age of the tyre, it can be no older than six years old or they wii fail you.
damien o connell no they won't fail you but will mention it to you and suggest that you might change it .... if it's safe it will pass
+Pearse f75 I agree. They won't fail you. But anyone driving around on 8+ year old tyres is asking for trouble. (old rubber could blowout). One old lady I know was driving her little Vauxhall Nova on 22year old tyres!! She only did 500miles a year, but her tyres still passed the MOT. Amazing.
The NCT is there to make money for the government. The reason the whole thing is there for in the first place.
check oil level fail...
you been watching too much hammers mate lol
Yep so I fail the MOT because one of my number plate lights wasnt working and yet my uncle drives a land rover thats more than 40 years old and he can legally drive around with oil pissing out everywhere and kicking out all kings of emmisions because its exempt from the MOT laws, who the fuck comes up with these things ffs lmao
The code does not work this is scam for you to do some impulsive buying!!!
Rear fog light "if your car has them"??? the presenter said.
If it doesn't have at least one properly working rear fog light on the driver's side, it would be an instant fail.
He didnt check the back wiper? Ive heard thats an MOT thing sometimes
Nct are back loging older cars so they taken off the road government ploy
маладец!Ы)
there would be no need for MOT TESTING, if the government repaired the roads and stop building humps on the roads.
In Africa yes...in UK we have MOT to check cars and humps to stop or eliminate speedy gonzales idiots...are you with me? oh forgot to say and mention that UK MOT legislation is very gently compared with TUV report in Germany..adios muchachos
Pardon.