MOT TESTING

J P Garage provide high quality MOT testing within a professional environment enabling you to have the confidence that you are driving a vehicle in a safe condition. If you have a car that is more than 3 years old it is a legal requirement that it has an MOT test every year to ensure that it meets at least the minimum road safety and environmental standards. J P Garage is legally authorised by the Vehicle Inspectorate to undertake MOT tests. For information regarding the MOT test please feel free to contact a member of the J P Garage team who will be happy to provide you with further information.

MOT Test Check List:

Steering (including suspension)

  • Steering control
  • Steering system
  • Power steering

    • Suspension - general

  • Front suspension, front wheel bearings and driveshafts
  • Rear suspension and rear wheel bearings
  • Shock absorbers

    • Brakes

  • Parking brake lever mechanism
  • Hand operated brake control valves
  • Service brake control
  • Anti-lock braking system
  • Mechanical brake components
  • Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
  • Brake performance

    • Tyres

  • Tyres
  • Road wheels

    • Lighting Equipment

  • Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
  • Headlamps
  • Stoplamps
  • Rear reflectors
  • Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
  • Headlamp aim

    • Seat Belts

  • Seatbelts

    • General Items

  • Drivers view of the road
  • Wipers
  • Washers
  • Windscreen
  • Audible warning (horn)
  • Exhaust system
  • Exhaust emissions -petrol & diesel

    • General condition of vehicle

  • Vehicle structure
  • Body security
  • Body condition
  • Doors
  • Load security
  • Spare wheel and carrier
  • Seats
  • Mirrors
  • Fuel system
  • Registration plates and VIN details