Thanks for clarifying that; though by "rarely, a car will not be allowed to
leave..." you mean that not only does it not get a sticker but it's not
even allowed on the road from the testing station?
At 12:22 AM 10/25/99 +0100, David Hill wrote:
>Hi, Tab.
>
>An MOT is a Ministry of Transport vehicle test, which has to be taken
>yearly from the point when a car is three years old.
>MOT tests have been getting more strict over the past few years bit in
>the main, the requirements are sensible.
>Tests include...
>Brakes (kgf force on rollers for service and hand brakes).
>Steering and suspension.
>Body structure.
>Lights.
>Seats and seatbelts.
>Emissions (CO and HC-levels vary according to age of car).
>Fuel system integrity.
>Windscreen and wipers/washers.
>Horn.
>Registration plates.
>
>The result is a valid MOT certificate-known in the trade as a 'ticket'-
>or a fail certificate and a re-test. Rarely, a car will not be allowed
>to leave the testing station.
>
>Dave Hill
>UK
>
>Tab Julius wrote:
>>
>> >From reading a mechanics book on MGB the other day there were numerous
>> references to an MTO, including many mentions of "could lead to an MTO
>> failure".
>>
>> >From context, eventually, it seemed that an MTO is the UK equivalent to an
>> "inspection" in the US. Yes? In most states, vehicles need an inspection
>> sticker that they are "roadworthy". Is this what an MTO is? If so, what
>> does MTO stand for? If not, what does it refer to?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> - Tab
>>
>> '78 B
>> New Hampshire (currently 45 degrees and falling)
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