DIY mot/nct pre checks - electricals

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MOT Test of Horn

Horn: MOT Checks

operation

control can be easily reached by the driver

loud enough

not a sequential multi-tone.

Information

Pre 1906 vehicles can have a gong, bell or siren audible warning, provided they were designed before 1 January 1905 and constructed before 31 December 1905

Reason for Rejection

The horn control missing, insecure or not readily accessible to the driver Note: Inform the driver if the horn is insecure

The horn

a. inoperative

b. is not loud enough to be heard by another road user

c. is a gong, bell or siren

d. has more than one tone

Note: When operated, a two or more tone horn automatically produces a sound which

alternates at regular intervals between fixed notes

e. fitted to a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1973, emits a sound which is

• not a continuous or uniform

• harsh or grating.

MOT Test of Lights

Lights: MOT Test Checks Description

The headlamps are checked for alignment with a Beam Setter. After first aligning the equipment with the vehicle, the left and right headlamp beams are checked to ensure they are correctly set so as not to dazzle other road users.

All required lights are checked for:

operation

condition

security

Side lights and headlamps

are the correct type and colour

dip and aim.

Stop lights, indicators and hazard lights*

are the correct type and colour

do not interfere with each other in operation

driver's tell-tale works with respect to indicators, or there is an audible warning system.

Rear Fog lamps**

must be fitted to the centre or offside of the vehicle

tell-tale must work

must not be affected by other lamps and not be obscured

must be red.

Number plate lamps

All lamps fitted must be working.

Rear reflectors

There must be two red reflectors fitted reasonably symmetrically, securely attached and not obscured.

* Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1986, but if fitted, must be Tested.

** Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1980.