MOT tests are conducted on vehicles that are older than three years to ensure they are maintaining all the regulations and limitations for emission and are up-to-date on maintenance. You can only prolong your vehicle’s life if you opt for regular car and tyre maintenance. As your vehicle starts ageing, this is the only way you can still enjoy an optimum performance. Be sure to follow your vehicle’s service record to keep track of when you should be going for another servicing.
Failing to look after your vehicle, you could easily fail your MOT test as well. Not being careful can also lead to faster deterioration of your tyres and car parts. Here is a checklist which would help you look after your car better.
Check The Vehicle Oils
There are six major fluids present in your car- engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield fluid and each should be replaced when necessary. Not just MOT in Northampton, you should check the oil and coolants before you embark on a road trip. The engine oil comes marked with minimum and maximum levels, make sure it stays in the middle and change the oil when needed. Even if the oil looks brownish or has an odour, change it. Low levels of the coolant and the engine oil could lead to major car part damage and failure. Look at your owner’s manual to find out the details or go for professional help.
Tyre Quality
What you should be focusing on primarily would be tyre quality and longevity. Tyres can last for 8 years if you give them the right care. Your driving skills, the external factors all have a major impact on the tyres. Quality tyres are integral to your safety and should never be compromised. Inspect your tyres on a daily basis and check the tread depth, which should not go below 1.6mm.
All The Lights
Be aware of your car light as the car failing to properly light up during the time of MOT could lead to failing and suspension of your license even. The lights should be functioning perfectly, and during the night with the help of a friend, you could check the headlight, the backlights, fog lights, the indicator and others. Make sure you check the bulbs fitted inside the car too. Changing the lights would take mere seconds; therefore, do it as soon as possible.
Spark Plugs
Yes, your MOT inspector would even check your vehicle’s spark plugs. The spark plug is what helps in igniting the gas alongside the air mixture which ultimately results in your car powering up. If the spark plugs stop functioning optimally, you would not enjoy quality performance. This should not be done without professional help, and along with your annual MOT maintenance, get your spark plugs checked too. Replace the spark plugs if needed to enjoy maximum engine potential.
Windshield Wiper and Battery
Your windshields play a vital role in offering you clear vision while driving. If there is any crack on the screen, it should be changed immediately to ensure it does not create any obstruction while driving, change the windshield wipers too whenever it is not as effective. For optimum performance during the winter, get winter wiper blades.
Your car battery is another essential car component that should not be taken lightly. A car battery ensures your engine has enough electrical power to run. The extreme temperature could often affect your Car Battery Northampton; therefore, get it inspected by professionals. These are some of the things you should be aware of and inspect before your MOT in Northampton test to pass it without any glitch.
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