What do you need to know about the MOT test?
The following inspections still apply, including body condition (corrosion) and components such as spoilers, bumpers and mirror housings. For vehicles with a separate body, the body must not be so insecure or displaced so that it might lead to loss of control of the vehicle when driven, or be a danger to other road users.
What makes a car reject a MOT test?
Strengthening plates or fastenings: This inspection also includes gearbox mountings that provide essential support for the engine. Body corrosion close to an engine mounting will only be rejected if it’s so severe that it results in excessive movement. A ‘body pillar’ applies only to the load carrying area of a goods vehicle.
What happens if rust is in a prescribed area?
Corrosion or rust in ‘prescribed’ areas will result in a ‘fail’. The condition of ‘prescribed areas’ for these items is covered under their respective headings.
Do you need to weld pannels for mot?
Treet all auto welding as structural and yes repair pannels and patches must be seem welded for MOT work. And dont cheet by welding the top and leaving the bottom. Try and weld both sides and not cover any part of the patch up with sikaflex or some other gear.
What should I do about a poor Mot?
What to do about a poor MOT? If you disagree about the outcome of an MOT, you need to report this to the DVSA. You can usually complain if your vehicle has failed its MOT and you think it should have passed or your vehicle passed its MOT, and you think it should have failed.
Can a gun gum repair pass a MOT?
A bit of plod will get you the MOT pass, but Gun Gum etc is at best a temporary fix. Usually the stuff falls out after a couple of days. There is no real solution other than to replace the part.
When does an exhaust repair pass an MOT?
Repair by paste or similar is acceptable if the general condition of the exhaust is ok. If the general condition of the exhaust is likley to fall to bits/break/drop off etc then no repair will pass. If its solid then it will.