Class 7 MOT test for commercial vehicles; affordable and quick testing.

If you are a resident of the United Kingdom and own a vehicle, you are required to complete your vehicle's MOT test; different vehicles have different classes of tests. In this blog, we see the most tests for large cars, and also see all about the MOT test for the Class 7 tests. We see the different components which are checked in these tests also. At last, see which garages are able to do MOT tests. 

An MOT test is an annual test which can be done after the third year of the vehicle's registration date. It helps to ensure the safety, conditions and roadworthiness of the vehicle. It was introduced by the Ministry of Transportation of the United Kingdom in 1962. It was introduced by the Ministry of Transportation, which is why its name is the Mot Bristol. When it was started, there were only three components used, and only three components were checked, including tyres, steering wheel and braking system, but later, to increase the roadworthiness of the vehicle. Currently, more than 20 components are checked in these tests, including the exhaust system, fuel system, horn, seatbelt, door, and other items which are important for the road safety and roadworthiness of your vehicle. These components are categorised into nine different categories, including visibility, light, electronic device and some other components. These MOT tests are categorised into seven different categories from class 1 to class 6a or class 7. These classes range from two-wheelers to large commercial vehicles.

What are the different components which are checked in these tests?

There are many components which are checked in these MOT tests, which are related to the safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle,  including tyres, braking system, fluids, suspension, steering wheel and many other components in these tests. We see some of the components that play an important role in road safety:- 

Tyres:-  tyres is a crucial components in your vehicle because there are many safety and handling related to your vehicle tyres. In these tests, there are different checks on the tyres, including conditions of the tyres, like cuts, cracks, bulges, air pressure, and many types of defects. Wheel alignment and balancing are also checks in these tests. They check your tread pattern, if your tyres' tread pattern is above 1.6mm. 

Braking system:- In the mot test, there are many checks included in these tests, including braking pads, fluids, hammer, discs and many other parts of the brake. It is the main part of the safety of the vehicle, including in this, they mainly check the brake efficiency on the rolling wheels. 

Fluids:- during the MOT tests, they check your vehicle's fluid levels, you need to top up your vehicle's different components, including suspension, engine oil and brake fluids. These fluids are important for the performance and safety of the vehicle.

Suspension and steering: Both suspension and steering**** are responsible for the handling and comfort of the vehicle. In these component checks, they will check your two different components, including the damages, like cracks, wear and tears of components and corroded parts of the suspension and steering wheel. In the steering wheel, they check the steering wheel's efficiency. 

What is the Class 7 MOT test? 

Class 7 mot tests are done on vehicles that weigh more than 3000kg-3500kg 3500 kg. These vehicles are light vehicles or commercial vehicles. There are some changes compared to the other types of MOT tests. Including the load capacity of different components, vehicle weight capacity, Load security, Brake testing, and different testing fees (it will vary from different garages. 

Which garage did these Class 7 MOT tests? 

Class 7 MOT tests are done by only those garages or car centres which have affiliated with the DVSA for class 7 vehicles. Not all garages do these tests because these tests are done on large vehicles, which require more load, which is why garages need large machines and equipment. Trained professionals are also required for these tests, that is why only some of the garages that have all the components and are also certified by the DVSA. If you talk about the fee of these tests, they are £58.60 or vary from different garages and car service centres.  

Conclusion:- 

In this blog, we will understand the MOT test and see all about it. Mot test is a yearly test which can be done after the third year of vehicle registration to ensure the safety, condition and roadworthiness of the vehicle.These tests are categorised into seven different classes from class 1 to class 7. We're talking about the Class 7 MOT Bristol. In these class 7 mot tests, some tests include tyres, braking system, fluids, steering wheel, suspension and many other components that are checked in these tests. Some of the extra checks are also included in these tests, including heavy load components and different components which take load in the vehicles. Lastly, see which garage has done these tests, including being affiliated with the DVSA, a highly trained professional, and some extra checks in these class 7 tests.