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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
This document outlines the inspection standards for vehicle lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment during MOT tests. It covers headlamp alignment, switching, compliance, and defect categories. It applies to cars and passenger vehicles, including specific rules for tricycles, quadricycles, and older vehicles. Testers must follow precise beam aim criteria and lighting requirements for different lamp types.
The guide includes diagrams for testing headlamp aim and specifies defect categories for failures. It also addresses exceptions for vehicles pre-1931 and pre-1969 buses, and provides rules for lamp color, symmetry, and mounting. No repairs are allowed during an MOT test, but minor adjustments to headlamp aim are permitted.
Covers: Headlamp Alignment · Headlamp Switching · Compliance with Requirements · Defect Categories · Tricycle and Quadricycle Rules · Lamp Color and Mounting
Motor Bicycle and Side Car M.O.T. Inspection Manual
This manual serves as a detailed guide for the statutory MOT testing of motor bicycles (Class I and II), including those with side cars. It outlines specific testing procedures and standards for various vehicle components, ensuring compliance with regulations in force at the time of publication. The document is intended for authorized examiners and nominated testers who carry out these inspections.
Covers: Introduction · Abbreviations and Definitions · Lighting and Signalling Equipment · Steering and Suspension · Brakes · Tyres and Wheels
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual
This manual sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses, and light commercial vehicles. It details the inspection processes, reasons why an MOT test certificate might be refused, and complies with Annex I to Directive 2014/45/EU. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for testers and vehicle owners regarding the inspection criteria.
Covers: Abbreviations and definitions · Application (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7) · Vehicles of historical interest · Refusal to test · Brakes · Steering
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual
This manual outlines the statutory testing procedures for cars, buses, and commercial vehicles in Great Britain. It details inspection standards, refusal criteria, and vehicle classifications. It also includes definitions of technical terms and guidance for testers and vehicle owners.
The document is intended for MOT testing stations and vehicle owners, providing clarity on test requirements, component assessments, and road testing procedures. It references the MOT Testing Guide and includes appendices for specific vehicle classes and modifications.
Covers: Abbreviations and definitions · Application (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7) · Vehicles of historical interest · Refusal to test · Narrow track vehicles · Vehicle 'first used' dates
Latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency manuals
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
User Manual 28 pages · 1.2 MB · ENOfficial UK guide for MOT testers on inspecting vehicle lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment.
Motor Bicycle and Side Car M.O.T. Inspection Manual
Service Manual 78 pages · 891 KB · ENOfficial guide detailing testing procedures and standards for statutory MOT inspections of motor bicycles, scooters, mopeds, and side car combinations.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual
Service Manual 131 pages · 3.9 MB · ENOfficial guide outlining testing procedures and standards for statutory MOT testing of private passenger and light commercial vehicles in the UK.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual
User Manual 151 pages · 2.8 MB · ENOfficial guide for MOT vehicle testing procedures and standards in Great Britain.
Which document do I need?
User Manual
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Service Manual
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency manuals
What lamps must be tested during an MOT?
You must test all mandatory headlamps: a matched pair of main beam and dipped-beam headlamps, which can be separate or a single pair.
From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
How are headlamps aligned for testing?
European type lamps are checked on dipped beam; British American type are checked on main beam. Beam aim must meet specific horizontal and vertical tolerance lines.
From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
What classes of motor bicycles does this manual cover?
The manual covers Class I (motor bicycles up to 200cc) and Class II (all motor bicycles with or without side cars).
Are motor tricycles covered by this manual?
No, Class I and II testing stations are not authorised to test motor tricycles, so they are not covered by this manual.
What is the purpose of this manual?
It sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual
Who may find this manual useful?
Vehicle owners may also find the Manual useful because it details the inspection to which vehicles are subjected and the reasons why an MOT test certificate could be refused.
From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual