Everything You Need To Know About MOT Windscreen Test

You take your vehicle here, there, and everywhere to finish your urgent works every day but knowing the roadworthiness and safety of your vehicle is more important than anything else. Like everything else in this world, your vehicle also wears over time. Twelve months’ time has been set as a standard term by the UK government to inspect its condition to perform further with the same efficiency as it would when it first came out of a showroom. Yes, I am talking about MOT, an annual examination of your 3-year-old vehicle on majorly three aspects: roadworthiness, safety, and emissions to ensure they are adhering to road safety as well as environmental guidelines. An MOT test covers almost every component including the most overlooked part - windscreen. Here’s a quick rundown on some windscreen related know-hows:

Windshield Combo:

When we talk about the windshield, do not forget to count windscreen wipers and washers in. All three items are installed in your vehicle with a single purpose and that is to provide you with a clear view of the road which is crucial to road safety. That is why MOT windscreen test embraces all 3 parts.

Remove: Satellite navigation (satnavs), fuzzy or fluffy dice, air fresheners or baubles hanging from the mirror are not allowed during the test.

Count in: There are chances that the bonnet may lift up inadvertently while the vehicle is on the move. Keeping that in view, bonnet catch is now part of the MOT test.

Exclude: Extra internal mirrors and externally fixed items like mascots and spare wheels are not included in the MOT test.

No Shield Can Protect You From Failing MOT If Your Windshield Is Not In Good Shape

Windscreen

The examiner will check the view of the road as well as that of mandatory external mirrors from the driver’s seat to ensure that:

• The windscreen and both the front windows are in good condition and damage-free
• The left half of windscreen has no chips or cracks in the drivers’ line of vision (290mm wide vertical strip centred on the steering wheel) and if there are, they should not be over 10mm diameter in size
• The right side area of the windscreen (the rest of swept area by the wiper blades) has no injuries over 40mm (in diameter)
• The windscreen or both the front windows have no excessive tinting or discolouration effects
• The repaired windscreen is not obscuring the driver’s view

Exceptions: Windscreen wipers are not considered when the vehicle has an opening windscreen or it has some other channels to offer the driver sufficient view all around, through the windscreen

Windscreen Wipers

The wipers will be rejected if they are noticeably damaged or warped out. The wipers are checked on the below-mentioned parameters:

• Its operational capabilities
• The reach of the wiper on the screen while swiping
• The state of the wiper blades: the wipers that are missing, insecure or in vulnerable condition will not pass the test

Windscreen Washers

The fault will be categorised as a ‘major’ if:

• Your windscreen washers are not operational
• They are not supplying adequate liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wipers

Driver’s View Of The Road

The list of items that may cause MOT failure for obstructing the driver’s view:

• The official stickers (if any) like parking, disabled permits, or others pertaining to road enforcement, security or crime prevention affairs
• Taxi signs depicting that the vehicle is ‘for hire’
• Incorrectly stowed up sun visor on the driver’s side
• Inappropriate halt of windscreen wipers on the windscreen

Checks Before Your Test

Before heading to the MOT test centre make sure that:

• Screenwash is restored up to the acceptable levels
• Wiper blades are in good shape
• Windscreen has no significant injuries, cracks, or chips

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With the above-stated quick informational bites, making your windscreen MOT ready is a piece of cake. But this is not the only part which needs your attention. Give your entire vehicle a proper check before booking an MOT Newport. You can take advantage of a special online discount for booking your MOT today. For more information, please visit.