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Of late, Northampton has earned a reputation for being one of the worst places to drive, with complaints about potholes, an extreme excess of traffic lights bogging down through traffic which causes congestion and short tempered fellow commuters (possibly the latter caused by the two previous reasons?).
No matter if you are in Northampton, Yorkshire (another place with memorable driving experiences!) or anywhere else in the country, every driver should be able to pass their MOT test without too much stress – or so the experts say, anyway!
Here are some of the experts best-kept MOT success-story secrets.
Knowledge is Power
Knowing what will be checked during the MOT test is an excellent start to your successful MOT pass.
Familiarise yourself with the checklist, which can be found online on the GOV.uk website, and make sure you are familiar with the latest edition each year – new items are added each year as new concerns are taken into account (such as emissions and pollution) and new advances in driving technology (such as electric and hybrid). Requirements are tweaked to ensure the great roadworthiness of of the vehicles on the road networks (everything from improved tyre safety, to acknowledgements of growing environmental concerns). By getting hold of the latest edition of the MOT checklist, you will be able to get out in front of any possible fail items and rectify them before you book your MOT in Pontefract without any booking fee at Reg Greenwood’s website today! After all, the MOT is not a high standard to which cars should aspire: it is a high standard to which all cars should adhere!
DIY What You Can
Once you know what the MOT inspector will be looking at, you can take steps to check minor items like the firmness of your numberplate fixings; check your mirrors are adjustable and properly attached; make sure the car is clean and uncluttered; and test (safely) your brakes and steering to make sure they respond well and don’t have too much play in them. However, if you are not a qualified mechanic, do not attempt any work that might be beyond your skills – you could end up making things worse – actively endangering yourself and other road users! If in doubt, always consult your local mechanic.
Book Promptly
Finally, once you are sure that your car is as MOT ready as possible, book your MOT test in a timely fashion. You can book the test for any time in the thirty days prior to the current certificate’s expiry date without losing your anniversary date (usually the registration date of your car or its ‘birthday’ in a way), effectively giving you a thirteen month MOT of safe driving, despite Northampton’s potholes, and Yorkshire’s mountain roads!
