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Book an MOT Test Check in Fareham

Protyre Fareham is an authorised MOT test centre and can carry out an MOT test on your vehicle. Your vehicle must be in a ‘roadworthy’ condition and it is the law that every vehicle over the age of 3 years old has a valid MOT. It is a legal requirement that your vehicle must be tested on an annual basis.

When does a car require an MOT?

The first MOT on a car should take place when the vehicle is 3 years old – please note that this could be different if this has 8 seats or more and/or is a taxi. An MOT tests the important elements of your vehicle to ensure they meet the minimum legal requirements, you should continue to make sure that your car maintains this standard as a minimum at all times.

Protyre Fareham offers car MOTs serving the following areas Portchester, Southwick, Knowle, Whiteley, Titchfield and the surrounding areas.

Check your Vehicles MOT Due Date here

The components that are inspected during an MOT are:

  • Vehicle structure also known as the body – to ensure that there isn’t any excessive corrosion or damage including any sharp edges that could cause harm/injury
  • Towbars or modifications
  • Correct operation of 13 pin electrical socket.
  • Speedometer condition and operation
  • Engine mountings
  • Fuel System – condition and free from leakages
  • Fuel cap
  • Exhaust emissions
  • Dashboard Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
  • Electronic park brake and brake fluid warning
  • Registration plates
  • Lights
  • Bonnet
  • Window wipers and washers
  • Windscreen
  • Tyres and wheels – tread depth, size, type and condition. Check of the MIL for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will be carried out on vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012
  • Exhaust system – free from leakages
  • Seat belts – all must be in place
  • Check of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (air bags and seat belt pre tensioners and load limiters)
  • Seats – adjustments
  • Doors – opened from inside and out
  • Mirrors
  • Load security
  • Brakes (Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if applicable)
  • Horn
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Steering oil level
  • Steering lock mechanism
  • Electronic power steering and steering lock
  • Vehicle identification number
  • Electrical wiring and battery.
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