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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