Corsa_T
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Registered: 28th Apr 03
Location: glasgow
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got my mot on tuesday got a funny feeling it will fail! wot do they test and wot are they likely to fail on, replaced wiper blades, topped up oil, water etc, wot else should i do? 
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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mate i belive http://www.motuk.co.uk/ holds the answers to your questions......
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Corsa_T
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Registered: 28th Apr 03
Location: glasgow
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legend! 
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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What items are examined in the MOT test?
Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators
Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
Headlamps
Stoplamps
Rear reflectors
Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
Headlamp aim
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
Roadwheels
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
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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If your owrried check as much as you can beofre you go yourself, but really any work is unavoidable as you need an MOT so theres no point stressing.
Somethings are hindered my mods though and can be avoided.
I've my MOT soon and will be checking tyre tread etc before I go.
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