Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual

This is a vehicle inspection manual that provides testing standards and procedures for vehicle inspection personnel. It also details the vehicle inspection process and the reasons why a vehicle inspection certificate may be denied.


Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Inspection Manual - cover page
Brand
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Category
Vehicle maintenance
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
151
File format
PDF
File size
2.8 MB
Published
19 October, 2023
Updated
19 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
BB4519244D073E97DFBB3B0B7889F945

About this 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.

What's inside

  • Abbreviations and definitions
  • Application (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7)
  • Vehicles of historical interest
  • Refusal to test
  • Narrow track vehicles
  • Vehicle 'first used' dates
  • MOT Inspection Manual
  • Vehicle technical data
  • MOT Testing Guide
  • Assessment of component condition

Frequently asked questions

What types of vehicles does this manual cover for statutory testing?

This manual sets out testing procedures for private passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, private buses, and cars.

What is the maximum unladen weight for a Class 3 vehicle?

A Class 3 vehicle is a three-wheeled vehicle that does not exceed 450kg unladen weight.

What is the maximum design gross weight for an American pickup vehicle?

An American pickup must have a gross design weight over 3,000kg but not exceed 6,500kg.

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